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Member Service Specialist

Shopko Optical, Mount Clemens, MI, United States


Effectively manage member needs and benefits by providing answers to patient questions, process claim adjudication, and manage plan enrollments. Maintain provider relations by creating authorization numbers, complete provider credentialing, maintain contracts, and location updates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Answer Member Services queue line in a timely manner. Assist patients with eligibility, benefits, locating stores, and resolving problems

Maintain all providers on CAQH and Gemini for credentialing. Update provider information in software, on directory, and on website. Follow up with providers regarding missing information, record due, and completion of credentialing

Review and research upload errors from retail location. EDI claim through TriZetto. Complete rejection letters and maintain rejection log. Partner with providers to resolve claim errors

Maintain contracts with groups and brokers

Process end of month payout. Review all claims for accuracy, generate appropriate reports, submit affiliate and referral claims to Accounts Payable department for payment. Generate group rate reports and send to Accounts Receivable department for invoicing.

Respond to and troubleshoot with other departments and stores regarding claim and authorization errors

Process remakes, benefit reinstatements, and commission payments

Maintain store programs and support (agent on record)

Develop and maintain standard and shelf pricing

Develop and maintain sales collaterals

Develop and maintain ancillary programs (safety, school grants, etc.)

Assist with health fairs offsite as needed

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational or Technical training – Field of Study: CPC, CBCS, RHIT or similar

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, communication or related field

Combination of education and/or equivalent work experience in a related field

Knowledge of billing, coding, credentialing, and HIPPA a plus

1-3 years of progressively responsible experience in member services field

0-1 years of supervisory experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships

Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Proficiency with MS Office Suite of programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS

Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication

Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Able to operate various office equipment (e.g., personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.)

Able to read and write at a high school graduate level

Able to lift 10 to 20 pounds

Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines

Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by teammates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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