What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Advocate I position at Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, MT, NM, OK & TX?
**Starting rate of $18.00 per hour PLUS progressive salary increases over the first 18 months in the role**
-Now offering $1500 Sign on bonus!-
Under supervision, this position is responsible for working on the phone all day in a call center to assist members and physicians by responding to telephone and written inquiries in a prompt, accurate and objective manner. Duties include: conducting research; spends approximately 90% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business need.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 6 months customer service experience OR 6 months experience in an office environment.
- Data entry and/or typing experience.
- Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and organizational skills and independent decision making skills.
- Ability to spend approximately 90% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business needs and sit for long periods of time with scheduled breaks.
- 9 months customer service experience.
- Experience working with various lines of business, i.e. CDHP, Medicare, Wellness, and Disease Management.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to change.
- Referral preference given to applicants able to take and meet testing criteria.
INTAKE BASIC FUNCTION:
Under supervision and following unit specific coaching and training, this position is responsible for researching and responding to telephone and written inquiries within the statutory time frames and in an accurate and objective manner; collecting non-clinical data; determining benefit levels according to contract guidelines; completing notification of maternity cases; and pending designated cases and referral requests to a RN for clinical review. Complete cases that could be completed by the iExchange automated system. Spending approximately 90% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business needs.
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