Customer Care Representative I
Functions on a learning curve to become fully proficient in all aspects of customer service, claims and/or membership issue resolution.Performs research and analysis, advocating on behalf of customers through whole case methods.Learns to provide full service to members, providers, group administrators, and brokers by processing health care claims, handling inquiries, and/or performing membership functions.Performs at least two of the three functions routinely.
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Receives inbound telephone calls or paper and electronic claims from members and providers.Resolves issues for members, providers, group administrators and brokers.Analyzes the situation and completes research to ensure no rework or follow-up issues.Applies knowledge of policies and procedures, products, legislation and claims workflow.Interacts with systems to ensure claims are paid or denied based on terms of contract.Initiates interaction with other areas to ensure claims are handled properly and thoroughly.Interprets claims to determine primary or secondary liability and recognize when additional information is needed.Makes decisions on claims payment while considering benefit status, provider status, and impact on Wellpoint, the provider and the member.
Qualifications
Requires High School diploma or GED;3-6 months experience in an automated customer service environment; demonstrated ability to listen effectively, use probing skills to obtain relevant information and establish rapport quickly with customers and co-workers;or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.Call center experience preferred.
Functions on a learning curve to become fully proficient in all aspects of customer service, claims and/or membership issue resolution.Performs research and analysis, advocating on behalf of customers through whole case methods.Learns to provide full service to members, providers, group administrators, and brokers by processing health care claims, handling inquiries, and/or performing membership functions.Performs at least two of the three functions routinely.
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Receives inbound telephone calls or paper and electronic claims from members and providers.Resolves issues for members, providers, group administrators and brokers.Analyzes the situation and completes research to ensure no rework or follow-up issues.Applies knowledge of policies and procedures, products, legislation and claims workflow.Interacts with systems to ensure claims are paid or denied based on terms of contract.Initiates interaction with other areas to ensure claims are handled properly and thoroughly.Interprets claims to determine primary or secondary liability and recognize when additional information is needed.Makes decisions on claims payment while considering benefit status, provider status, and impact on Wellpoint, the provider and the member.
Qualifications
Requires High School diploma or GED;3-6 months experience in an automated customer service environment; demonstrated ability to listen effectively, use probing skills to obtain relevant information and establish rapport quickly with customers and co-workers;or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.Call center experience preferred.