Membership Representative ll

Elevance Health•Atlanta, ID

12d•Remote

About The Position

The Membership Representative II is responsible for enrollment, billing activities and/or maintaining assigned accounts. Must be able to successfully perform all the duties of the Membership Rep I. This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. AmeriBen is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies. We are a third-party administrator (TPA) of medical benefits, also providing medical management, human resource consulting and retirement benefits administration services.

Requirements

Must be able to successfully perform all the duties of the Membership Rep I.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, both with virtual and in-person interactions.
Must be detailed-oriented, critical thinker, and a problem-solver.
Demonstrates empathy and persistence to resolve caller issues completely; comfort and proficiency with digital tools and platforms to enhance productivity and minimize manual efforts.
Requires H.S. diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year relevant healthcare customer servicing experience which includes a minimum of 1 year membership experience with the company; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

Associates in this role will have a structured work schedule with occasional overtime or flexibility based on business needs, including the ability to work from the office as necessary.

Responsibilities

Responds to incoming calls and may initiate outgoing calls, providing customer service to plan members, providers and employer groups by answering benefit questions, resolving issues and educating callers.
Verifies enrollment status, makes changes to records, researches and resolves enrollment system rejections; addresses a variety of enrollment questions and/or concerns received by phone or mail.
May be responsible for billing and delinquency processes for assigned groups.
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of the membership and billing function.
Responds to inquiries concerning enrollment processes.
Maintains enrollment database.
May order identification cards.
Determines eligibility and applies contract language for each case assigned.
Performs error output resolution for electronic eligibility and processes error discrepancy lists.
Maintains and reconciles premium bill, self-bill and individual billed accounts.
Notifies clients of premium discrepancies through payment adjustment notices and detailed audits.
Screens all forms and data for all paperwork received from Sales and/or Underwriting for new group and/or group re-classing benefits.
Makes request to Underwriting, Sales or Brokers for missing information and/or forms needed for new group or re-class of existing group.
May be responsible for loading rates for new groups and renewal/re-class groups within the appropriate system.
Screens group for benefits to determine if existing or new, recognizing when benefits are not standard and handling as appropriate.
Thoroughly documents inquiry outcomes for accurate tracking and analysis.
Develops and maintains positive customer relations and coordinates with various functions within the company to ensure customer requests and questions are handled appropriately and in a timely manner.
Associates in this role are expected to have the ability to multi-task, including handling calls, texts, facsimiles, and electronic queues, while simultaneously taking notes and speaking to customers.
Proficient in maintaining focus during extended periods of sitting and handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.