Description:
The Customer Care Specialist handles incoming calls regarding questions about a members prescription benefit. These calls include but are not limited to what a members copay would be, if a medication is covered, faxing forms to doctors for authorization on a medication before it can be prescribed, etc. You could explain a Customer Care Specialist does not negotiate drug costs with pharmacies, we are not a pharmacy, and are not an insurance company, we answer questions based on their pharmacy coverage
Understand, apply, and communicate client-specific prescription benefit and pharmacy claim processing information to include things like:
formularies (list of covered medications), clinical programs to improve health and reduce costs, member out of pocket costs, appeal rights prior authorization/exception processes and much more
Educate members on how to best utilize their benefits
Troubleshoot pharmacy claims real-time to include verifying information the pharmacy submits, comparing the claim result to benefit rules, and entering allowed overrides to allow claims to pay
Send documents to providers electronically
Follow up and provide superior service through outbound calls as necessary
Anticipate and address questions to prevent repeat calls in order to delight customers and reduce customer effort
Treat all customers with respect and display empathy
Protect all personal health information and abide by all HIPAA regulations and confidentiality requirements
Deliver all relevant information timely, clearly communicating in a manner that ensures customer understanding
Utilize resources consistently to incorporate changes in our fast-paced environment
Adapt to fluctuations in workload from slower times to extremely busy times
Effectively work/communicate with internal teams, such as other Customer Care team members, Prior Authorization, Manual Claims
Maintain scheduled hours and demonstrate flexibility to aid in coverage
Support the client mission statement in a professional manner
Skills:
Customer service, Computer Skills, insurance verification, inbound call, pharmacy benefit, pbm, prescription benefits, medical claims processing, prior authorization
Top Skills Details:
Customer service,Computer Skills,insurance verification
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
2+ years of prior medical Customer Service experience
1 year of work-from-home experience
Excellent phone etiquette and typing skills (40wpm, 500kph)
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Internet is required. Will be reviewing documents of pharmacy benefits.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to hear needs and translate them into correct resolution steps
Ability to navigate systems efficiently and effectively while speaking
Ability to balance quality with speed
Ability to identify the root cause of a problem from information presented
Ability to use resources to solve problems independently
Reliability including maintaining your schedule, consistently positive attitude and professional behavior at all times
100% remote opportunity
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