Medical CS Rep I

Moda Health•Portland, OR

18h•Remote

About The Position

Provides phone customer service to members of multiple benefit plans by analyzing caller’s needs and providing timely and accurate responses. Answers calls from policyholders, members, agents, providers, hospitals, pharmacists and others regarding a variety a wide variety of issues and questions related to a members health plan. These can include explaining benefits, claims processing and other details of the plan. This is a full-time work from home position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Practical knowledge of medical terminology desired.
Knowledge of diagnosis and procedure coding desired.
Claim processing experience or prior customer service experience or other related experience such as medical/dental office experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact professionally, patiently, and courteously with customers over the phone.
Good analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
10-key proficiency of 105 spm net on a computer numeric keypad.
Type a minimum of 25 wpm net on a computer keyboard.
High speed internet (cable or fiber)
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications with the ability open and navigate multiple windows at the same time.
Ability to achieve and maintain quality and quantity standards.
Ability to work well under pressure in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
Ability to be at work on time and daily.
Maintain confidentiality and project a professional business presence.
Ability to repeatedly analyze situations and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment that includes dealing with angry people.
Ability to organize and remain up to date on changing and new information.

Nice To Haves

Practical knowledge of medical terminology desired.
Knowledge of diagnosis and procedure coding desired.

Responsibilities

Answers 50+ calls a day regarding claims and benefit questions from callers on both group and individual plans.
Provide solutions to problems, confirm eligibility, verify premium’s and collect payments for members on individual plans, explain benefits and/or plan coverage.
Ability to repeatedly analyze situations, communicate effectively, in a fast-paced environment that includes dealing with frustrated or angry callers.
Provide accurate information in a professional manner.
Apply mathematical skills to determine correct benefit information and premium amounts for Individual plans.
Exercise judgement, initiative, and discretion in confidential and sensitive manners.
Review, update and become familiar with new and revised benefit information or claim processing procedures.
Review and explain any authorization requirements of the plan using on-line tools available.
Update and enter primary care physician selections if required by member’s plan.
Gather banking details so monthly premium for members on Individual plans can be collected.
Request claim adjustments required because of error in processing or any new information that has been received.
Resolve and record complaints, appeals, and inquiries.
Complete provider searches using available on-line web-based systems to assist members in finding providers that meet their needs and that of that plan.
Contact physicians, dentists, hospitals, and other providers when necessary to answer questions and obtain or provide information.
Provide timely follow up and return calls when these are required.
Document all aspects of a call in a clear and concise manner.
Answer calls within service level time.
Other duties and projects as assigned by Manager/Supervisor/Lead.