Customer Solution Center Service Representative I

L.A. Care Health Plan • Los Angeles, CA

7d

About The Position

The Customer Solution Center Service Representative I is responsible for a successful completion of the Member Services training program and continues to gain strong knowledge of Medi-Cal and Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC) managed care product lines.

The Customer Solution Center Service Representative I handles first level calls involving member eligibility verification, general program and administration questions, benefits and services, member requests for I.D. cards and Primary Care Provider (PCP) changes, and triage of calls to appropriate units or outside entities.
Answers incoming first level calls from members, potential members, providers and advocates. Handles and resolves member issues, assists members in connecting with internal units or external parties such as Plan Partners, Primary Care Physician (PCP) offices, pharmacists, etc. Provides essential information to members regarding access to care issues, coordination of care issues, benefits, Evidence of Coverage (EOC), Member Handbook, etc. Assists providers in using the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) web portal and verifying member eligibility. Documents all calls via the member data base system, QMEIS.
Ensures department compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations relating to protection of personal history information. Troubleshoots and directs calls to the appropriate departments or outside entities. (75%)

Supports robocall and ad-hoc member outreach activities as determined by business need. (15%)

Perform other duties as assigned. (10%)

Requirements

• At least 6 months of customer service call center experience.
• Data entry experience with ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Ability to answer a high volume of calls.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be a strong team player, punctual, and has excellent attendance record.
• Good understanding of service to the disadvantaged population, seniors and or people with chronic conditions or disabilities.
• Must be a quick learner, excellent team player and customer service oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Managed care or health plan experience.
• Bilingual in one of L.A. Care Health Plan’s threshold languages is highly desirable. English, Spanish, Chinese, Armenian, Arabic, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming first level calls from members, potential members, providers and advocates.
• Handles and resolves member issues, assists members in connecting with internal units or external parties such as Plan Partners, Primary Care Physician (PCP) offices, pharmacists, etc.
• Provides essential information to members regarding access to care issues, coordination of care issues, benefits, Evidence of Coverage (EOC), Member Handbook, etc.
• Assists providers in using the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) web portal and verifying member eligibility.
• Documents all calls via the member data base system, QMEIS.
• Ensures department compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations relating to protection of personal history information.
• Troubleshoots and directs calls to the appropriate departments or outside entities.
• Supports robocall and ad-hoc member outreach activities as determined by business need.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees