(Remote) Telephonic Intake Representative

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
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SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, the Telephonic Intake Representative is responsible for handling inbound calls from employees, employers and leave management vendor reporting a disability claim.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in maintaining business process documentation, as new procedures are developed and best practices are identified
• Accurately identifies employee eligibility information, obtains required information and posts new claims in the administrative system
• Answers questions related to claim process/workflow, explains basic contractual questions and responds to various claim inquiries
• Develops and maintains online claim data, including letters
• Follows up with claimants, employers and physicians to obtain missing claim information
• Promptly takes inbound calls from employees, employers and Leave Management vendor including new claim Intake scripts reporting a disability and or absence claim in a professional manner, adhering to service standards
• Ensures complete and accurate claim file documentation
• Works collaboratively with other staff members to facilitate the accurate posting of claims

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with administrative requests
• Assist with department projects as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service focus
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a pleasant and professional communication style
• Ability to multitask, be detail oriented, organized, and exercise good time management skills
• Ability to initiate and prioritize regular work duties and small projects,
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year work experience required, 1 year customer service experience preferred
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, claimants, vendors and others with whom DRMS does business
• Ability to use office equipment including fax machine, photocopier, and printer
• Must possess basic contract knowledge and have the ability to interpret and communicate various provisions
• Good computer skills; proficient in PC environment, with basic skills in Excel, Word and email systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Minimum PC Speed Requirements
Download: 30 Mbps or higher
Upload: 15 Mbps or higher
Latency/Ping: The lower the better but at ideally below 50ms
If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is:
Southern region: $51,500-77,200 annually
Central region: $54,300-81,400 annually
Northern region: $58,000-87,000 annually
If you are a Colorado resident, the salary range for this position is $37,500-50,600 annually.
=If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $ 44,300-59,800 annually.
If you are Washington resident, the salary range for this position is $ 41,400-55,900 annually.
Sun Life Financial (U.S.) Services Company, Inc. is a federal contractor subject to Executive Order 11246, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. As such the company is committed to taking positive steps to implement the employment-related aspects of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy. It is the company’s policy to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat qualified minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities without regard to their race/ethnicity, sex, veteran status, or disability.
Pursuant to 41 CFR

• 60-300.44(f)(1)(ii) and 741.44(f)(1)(ii), we hereby notify you of our company policy related to our affirmative action efforts and request appropriate action on your part.

Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email [email protected] to request an accommodation.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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Job Category:
Customer Service / Operations
Posting End Date:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.