Member Benefits Advocate - Fairos (On-Site)

The OccuNet Company•Amarillo, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The OccuNet Company is an innovative company striving to reduce the cost of healthcare. We are a passionate group of people that care about affordable access to healthcare without sacrificing experience. We strive to make healthcare more intelligent, streamlined, and cost-effective. We offer industry-leading capabilities on negotiations-driven levers to contain rising healthcare costs while taking an experience-centric approach improving the health and well-being of those we serve. We pride ourselves on our tight knit culture based on the ‘outward mindset’ philosophy, emphasizing empathy, mutual respect, and seeing each other as “whole people.” We have an ambitious vision and are growing quickly. We are seeking team members who are excited about our growth, seeking to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enthusiastic about developing their skills and career alongside us. Job Summary: As a Member Benefits Advocate, you will serve at the forefront of The OccuNet Company’s experience-centric approach, improving the health and well-being of members. You will utilize your interpersonal abilities to provide members with exceptional support by delivering high-quality, professional, and efficient service across multiple channels. You will also liaise with members and providers to resolve inquiries to assist in the navigation of Reference-Based Pricing (RBP) health plans. What it’s Like to Work Here: At OccuNet, you matter like we matter! Our team members share a positive attitude, an outward mindset, problem-solving abilities, and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service even during challenging situations. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, has resulted in an industry-low turnover rate. Don’t miss out on this rare opening with us! A Day in the Life: The Member Benefit Advocate is responsible for all inbound phone, chat, and email intake for the Fairos+ line of business. This communication comes from both health plan members and providers and can include, but is not limited to, quotation of benefits, eligibility inquiries, claim status, balance billing situations, member plan education, member physician or facility access issues, and other claim-related billing questions. Member Benefit Advocates are responsible for providing members and providers with requested information in a clear, timely, and professional manner. The team member is responsible for making outbound calls to providers, clients, and TPA partners to gather appropriate information or submit requests as needed to reach a timely resolution. The Member Benefit Advocate will also attend various meetings and training sessions to ensure they are fully capable and up to date on job roles and responsibilities.

Requirements

Team-first mindset with a high level of motivation and drive.
Naturally compassionate and easily able to navigate sensitive, challenging situations with care.
Passionate and proactive about contributing to organizational missions focused on improving member experiences.
Persistent with a drive to see tasks through with a high standard for attention to detail.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Prior healthcare/health insurance call center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold best-in-class member experiences by owning the end-to-end resolution process, which includes thoughtfully guiding members throughout their healthcare journey.
Practice TOC’s “outward mindset” philosophy through providing empathic support to members, remaining conscious of their unique situations and needs.
Service members as they navigate their employer sponsored healthcare plans by quoting benefits, interpreting plan documents, answering questions regarding claim status and Explanation of Benefit (EOB) documents, and assisting in finding quality care providers.
Service providers by providing eligibility verification, quoting benefits, and answering questions regarding claim status and pricing inquiries. Additionally, will work with providers on behalf of members to resolve payment-related inquiries.
Proactively anticipate the needs of members and offer solutions that support and enhance the member experience.
Work across cross-functional teams, including Account Management and Contracting, to establish processes that relieve any challenges members are facing.
Uphold compliance standards relating to HIPAA and Department of Labor guidelines when corresponding with members or providers and maintaining documentation.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
Perform other duties as assigned.