Call Center Rep
eTeam, Houston, TX, United States
Title: Call Center Rep
Location: Houston, TX 77086
Duration: 9 weeks
Scheduled note: Candidates must be able to work an 8 hour shift during the department operation hours which are 7am-6pm Monday-Friday
To serve as a Member and/or Provider Advocate by possessing knowledge and understanding of the organization's processes, policies and procedures in order to investigate, resolve and/or facilitate resolution of simple to moderately complex issues and/or questions reported by Texas Children's Health Plan (TCHP) members, prospective members, healthcare providers, or other entities relating to TCHP Managed Care Organization. To be the first point of contact for assistance or information regarding eligibility, benefits, authorizations, claims, referrals and/or any other Member/Provider needs. To assist and advocate for Members and/or Providers throughout the complaint and appeal process. To assist Members with timely appointment scheduling. Responsibility A: Supports the Health Plan call center s day to day operations " Handles calls from Members/Providers seeking assistance with Member and/or Provider related issues. Reviews systems to identify issues, comprehensively researches the issues, collaborates with other departments, communicates with internal and external resources, and creates appropriate responses. " Acts as a liaison and advocate for the Members/Providers. " Gathers information to support decisions or recommendations for action needed to resolve Member/Provider questions, issues, and/or concerns. " Assists with real-time resource management. " Interacts tactfully and empathetically with Members/Providers. " Ensures HIPAA protections are in place by verifying the identity of all callers prior to disclosing Personal Health Information (PHI). " Completes all assigned work queue tasks and/or after hour call center vendor notifications. " Completes necessary documentation thoroughly, accurately, and timely in TCHP or TCH systems e.g. MACESS or EPIC when applicable. " Alerts team leader of any issues or concerns that require escalation for complete resolution or which may indicate a larger underlying problem.
Bilingual candidates only please: EnglishSpanish
Knowledge of managed care, customer service, call center desktop support applications, and general computer literacy " The ability to work well with the public and adopt a customer perspective and work well individually and in a team environment " Effective interpersonal skills and phone etiquette are required " Strong verbal communication skills " Good listening skills " Knowledge of medical terminology " Problem identification and problem solving skills and able to multitask " Technical Skills: Typing, 35 WPM " Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred
Please have the candidates answer the questions below and attach them to the resume. =9 Members Hotline Recruiter Prescreen Questions 1. Do you have at least 1 2 years of call center experience? If yes, in what setting? 2. Have you worked for a health plan or managed care organization? If yes, which one and in what role? 3. Do you have experience supporting Medicaid members? Please describe. 4. Are you familiar with explaining medical benefits, eligibility, and coverage limitations to members? 5. What call center metrics were you held accountable to? (Examples: AHT, adherence, QA, FCR.) 6. Are you comfortable handling high call volumes and speaking with upset members? 7. What systems have you used? (Epic, CRM, claims platforms, eligibility systems, etc.) 8. Why are you interested in working on a Medicaid member hotline?
To serve as a Member and/or Provider Advocate by possessing knowledge and understanding of the organization's processes, policies and procedures in order to investigate, resolve and/or facilitate resolution of simple to moderately complex issues and/or questions reported by Texas Children's Health Plan (TCHP) members, prospective members, healthcare providers, or other entities relating to TCHP Managed Care Organization. To be the first point of contact for assistance or information regarding eligibility, benefits, authorizations, claims, referrals and/or any other Member/Provider needs. To assist and advocate for Members and/or Providers throughout the complaint and appeal process. To assist Members with timely appointment scheduling. Responsibility A: Supports the Health Plan call center s day to day operations " Handles calls from Members/Providers seeking assistance with Member and/or Provider related issues. Reviews systems to identify issues, comprehensively researches the issues, collaborates with other departments, communicates with internal and external resources, and creates appropriate responses. " Acts as a liaison and advocate for the Members/Providers. " Gathers information to support decisions or recommendations for action needed to resolve Member/Provider questions, issues, and/or concerns. " Assists with real-time resource management. " Interacts tactfully and empathetically with Members/Providers. " Ensures HIPAA protections are in place by verifying the identity of all callers prior to disclosing Personal Health Information (PHI). " Completes all assigned work queue tasks and/or after hour call center vendor notifications. " Completes necessary documentation thoroughly, accurately, and timely in TCHP or TCH systems e.g. MACESS or EPIC when applicable. " Alerts team leader of any issues or concerns that require escalation for complete resolution or which may indicate a larger underlying problem.
Bilingual candidates only please: EnglishSpanish
Knowledge of managed care, customer service, call center desktop support applications, and general computer literacy " The ability to work well with the public and adopt a customer perspective and work well individually and in a team environment " Effective interpersonal skills and phone etiquette are required " Strong verbal communication skills " Good listening skills " Knowledge of medical terminology " Problem identification and problem solving skills and able to multitask " Technical Skills: Typing, 35 WPM " Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred
Please have the candidates answer the questions below and attach them to the resume. =9 Members Hotline Recruiter Prescreen Questions 1. Do you have at least 1 2 years of call center experience? If yes, in what setting? 2. Have you worked for a health plan or managed care organization? If yes, which one and in what role? 3. Do you have experience supporting Medicaid members? Please describe. 4. Are you familiar with explaining medical benefits, eligibility, and coverage limitations to members? 5. What call center metrics were you held accountable to? (Examples: AHT, adherence, QA, FCR.) 6. Are you comfortable handling high call volumes and speaking with upset members? 7. What systems have you used? (Epic, CRM, claims platforms, eligibility systems, etc.) 8. Why are you interested in working on a Medicaid member hotline?