Concierge Representative Exclusive Provider Organization

American Addiction Centers • Rolling Meadows, IL

2d • $24 - $36

About The Position

Concierge Representative Exclusive Provider Organization

Department: 13581 Value Enablement Services - Clinical Insights & Operations: Customer Solution Center & Concierge Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Pay Range $24.10 - $36.15

Requirements

• 4-5 years of managed care or business experience in healthcare field specific to interpreting benefit plans
• 1-2 years of customer service experience
• College degree or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated ability to excel in this role
• Medical terminology
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of PC, Microsoft Office, and database environment
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret standard plan language, and effectively communicate back to inquiry
• Ability to assess situations to optimize call center performance
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to work on computer for long periods of time
• Proven history of punctuality and ability to adhere to a structured work schedule

Responsibilities

• Obtain & validate a complete understanding of associate concern(s) and/or inquiry, assessing the concern/inquiry to determine the appropriate response/resource, and triaging to the appropriate resource when applicable
• When necessary, act as a liaison for the associate between multiple departments within Advocate, the appropriate insurance company, providers rendering service, or outside entities contracted as part of the EPO plan of benefits to ensure associate questions and concerns are appropriately triaged and/or responded to resolve outstanding issues
• Deescalate callers that are distraught or upset due to real or perceived difficulties they have encountered. Make logical and accurate decisions often while facing stressful situations (applies to all categories)
• Follow appropriate scripts and procedures. Frame and communicate outcomes of investigations in an optimal manner leaving callers with a position view of Advocate, even if resolution is not what they originally anticipated (applies to all categories)
• Retrieve and respond to all voicemail messages within one business day
• General medical terminology and understanding of the plan as well as all resource tools available to associates, provider network, restrictions, and processes specific to the EPO plan
• Researching eligibility disputes; contacting Managed Care Organization, HR Direct, ADP, etc. to resolve outstanding concerns on behalf of the Advocate associate
• Complete documentation of telephone inquiries utilizing the established call documentation database
• Manage follow-up timely for any open/unresolved escalations
• Responsible for review and application of individual, HMO contract benefits provisions, and for identifying and reporting any discrepancies as it related to claim adjudication, referral/waiver entry, and/or Advocate network access.
• Apply special rules and/or guidelines as determined by the benefit plan, network access, referral, and/or waiver process as part of the communication with the Advocate associate and/or their dependents so they are fully aware of impact to benefit.
• Assures that denied claims and referral/waivers are rectified in timely manner as appropriate.
• Intervenes to diffuse member call/accounts in collection contacting agencies to make adjustments or hold while issue is researched.
• Prompt and accurate handling of routine and non-routine customer service inquiries.
• Take ownership for each contact and provide consistent, high quality customer service that matches the marketing image and brand of Advocate Health Care
• Requires professional communication, up to and including, framing outcomes of investigation in an optimal manner leaving the associate with a positive view of Advocate regardless of the outcome
• Using a translation service when language other than English is preferred means of communication as necessary.
• Conducts calls in accordance with all metrics and measure used to evaluate call quality & productivity measures
• Responsible for self-assessment of customer inquiries and escalation of high reliability events
• Call monitoring will be reviewed on a monthly basis and recommendations for self-improvement will be discussed during coaching sessions
• Facilitates changes to ensure the accuracy of all operation issues related to providers, i.e., dictionary updates, provider listings, referral processing, claims payment and fee schedules.
• Reviews causes for billing errors and assists providers in making appropriate corrections. Reports potential issues with Ingenix and IDX.
• Reviews risk grids and educates providers, MCO representatives and others regarding payment responsibilities. Reports potential system errors via CCIRP.
• Assist members and physician office staff in checking referral status in computer. Researches referrals for members.
• Reviews, obtains and verifies accurate information on dictionary vendor request forms for loading or changing of new/existing contracted providers.
• Follow-through and responding to benefit plan concerns; educating caller on interpretation of the benefit question. Escalate any benefit discrepancies identified during the course of investigation for resolution.
• Responsible for initiating calls to MCO, or any other entity tied to the benefits for Advocate associates

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees