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Customer Solution Center Service Representative II

Job Category: Customer Service

Department: Customer Solution Call Center

Location:

Los Angeles, CA, US, 90017

Position Type: Full Time

Requisition ID: 11985

Salary Range: (Min.) - $10.00 (Mid.) - (Max.)

Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time.

Mission: L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.

Job Summary

The Customer Solution Center (CSC) Representative II has advanced knowledge of healthcare and various managed care product lines, including Medi-Cal, PASC, L.A. Care Covered/Cal Medi-Connect and is proficient in medical terminology. The position responsibilities include duties such as: assist supporting queues and management with projects as needed (e.g. provide informative feedback on desktop procedures, follow-up on member inquiries, CSC Representative shadowing etc.), acting as back-up support to Call Center Leads. This position handles inbound and outbound interactions involving member eligibility verification, general provider inquiries, claim status (pre-payment), general program and administration questions for all lines of business including direct member request for I.D cards and Primary Care Physician (PCP) changes, triages calls to appropriate units or outside entities and processes payments for L.A. Care Covered members. All interactions are documented in system of record.

Duties

Answers incoming calls for all product lines from members, potential members, providers and advocates. Handles and resolves member issues, assists members in connecting with internal units or external parties such as Plan Partners, Primary Care Physician (PCP) offices, pharmacists, etc. Provides essential information to members regarding access to care issues, coordination of care issues, benefits, Evidence of Coverage (EOC), Member Handbook, etc. Assists providers in using the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) web portal and verifying member eligibility. Documents all calls via the member data base systems. (QMEIS). Ensures department compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations relating to protection of personal history information. Troubleshoots and directs calls to the appropriate departments or outside entities. (60%)

Processes payments for L.A. Care Covered members. (15%)

Supports robocall and ad-hoc member outreach activities as determined by business need. (15%)

Performs other duties as assigned. (10%)

Duties Continued

Education Required

High School Diploma/or High School Equivalency Certificate

Education Preferred

Experience

Required:

At least 1 year of customer service call center experience in a healthcare environment.

Data entry experience with ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm.

Preferred:

Managed care or health plan experience.

Previous Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) experience preferred.

Skills

Required:

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Good understanding of service to the disadvantaged population, seniors and or people with chronic conditions or disabilities.

Must be a quick learner, excellent team player and customer service oriented.

Ability to answer a high volume of calls.

Preferred:

Bilingual in one of L.A. Care Health Plan’s threshold languages is highly desirable. English, Spanish, Chinese, Armenian, Arabic, Farsi, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese.

Licenses/Certifications Required

Licenses/Certifications Preferred

Required Training

Physical Requirements

Light

Additional Information

Salary Range Disclaimer: The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change.

This position is a limited duration position. The term of this position is a minimum one year and maximum of two years from the start date unless terminated earlier by either party. Limited duration positions are full-time positions and are eligible to receive full benefits.

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Retirement Plans

+ Medical, Dental and Vision

+ Wellness Program

+ Volunteer Time Off (VTO)