Insurance Complaint Analyst 1 (Temporary)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

OSHIIP is seeking candidates to assist the Medicare consumers of Ohio, their family members, and caregivers in understanding their insurance benefits and resolving their complex insurance issues. The ideal candidates will have excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, and the ability to be adaptable. If this sounds interesting to you, continue reading below to learn more about this career opportunity with CSD where you too can be available to support those who serve Ohioans.

About Us:
The Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) was established in 1872 as an agency charged with overseeing insurance regulations, enforcing statutes mandating consumer protections, educating consumers, and fostering the stability of insurance markets in Ohio. Today, the mission of the Ohio Department of Insurance is to provide consumer protection through education and fair but vigilant regulation while promoting a stable and competitive environment for insurers. Please visit our website Department of Insurance and also find us on LinkedIn .

Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) Mission Statement: The mission of OSHIIP is to empower, educate, and assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers through objective outreach, counseling, and training, to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits.

Requirements

• 24 mos. exp. in insurance field (i.e., regulatory or industry) working with insureds or insurance contracts (e.g., health, life, annuities, personal lines, commercial lines, federal health care programs); 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in operation of personal computer; 2 courses in basic mathematics (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Or 2 courses in insurance & 2 course in basic mathematics (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division); 18 mos. exp. in insurance field (i.e., regulatory or industry) working with insureds or insurance contracts (e.g., health, life, annuities, personal lines, commercial lines); 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in operation of personal computer.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in insurance or business; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in operation of personal computer & 2 courses in basic mathematics (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• a high level of emotional intelligence
• the ability to be adaptable

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming phone calls related to Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicare Prescription Drug benefits, Medicare Advantage and other Medicare related topics.
• Utilize web-based tools to compare plans and articulate information in digestible terms to consumers
• Facilitate enrollment into cost-effective plans and financial assistance programs.
• Make appropriate referrals to other divisions or agencies.
• Document and report all consumer interactions.
• Communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree