[Remote] Customer Service Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. nTech Workforce is seeking Customer Service Advocates to handle member and provider inquiries related to healthcare products and services. This role involves providing information, resolving issues, and offering technical assistance in a call center environment, while ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with company policies.ResponsibilitiesProvides first- level problem resolution to member, provider & broker inquiries via telephone by gathering and researching information; examine claim submissions verifying claim and system accuracy as well as liability, validate customer understanding of information and resolve issues based on applicable policies and proceduresUses knowledge of products and the contractual provisions that govern administration to provide customer service and education, to interpret contractual language to the customer for the purpose of providing benefit utilization and limitations, to determine the need for managed care initiatives, and to administer all types of services to customers within the business segment through telephonic inquiries, written and/or electronic inquiries and claims adjustments, if applicableAppropriately documents all client interactions according to established departmental proceduresDelivers accurate information to customers in accordance with performance goals and objectivesMaintains customer records by updating account information by effectively utilizing the business areas enrollment/inquiry tracking system & processesParticipates in ongoing education related to new services, industry topics, and skillsSkillsHigh School Diploma or GED and 3+ years of inbound call center customer service experience strictly within a healthcare or medical insurance environmentMinimum of 1 year of experience working in a high-volume, inbound healthcare or insurance call centerDemonstrated experience handling complex health insurance topics such as medical claims, benefits verification, eligibility, or pre-authorizationsProven capability to handle occasional outbound follow-up calls professionallyComfortable working in Microsoft Office at a basic level – namely using Word and ExcelStrong and accurate typing skills to document information from providers while on the phoneComfortable meeting/exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs) based on set service level agreements (SLAs)Demonstrated skills as an empathetic and compassionate communicatorAbility to quickly gain customer trust and confidencePrior experience dealing specifically with Medicaid, D-SNP, or Medicare Advantage PPO guidelinesCompany OverviewnTech Workforce is a recruiting firm that offers a wide spectrum of staff augmentation and direct hire services. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://ntechworkforece.com.