Sr Service / Claims Rep Bluecard

Company : Highmark Inc. :

Duties Note: The following is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties required of this position.

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E1. Exhibits competency in all responsibilities/duties of the Service/Claims Representative.

E2. Mentors new and existing Service/Claims Representatives:

• Communicates with internal and external customers via phone, personal contract (lobby walk-ins), email, online chat or in writing; utilizes Letter Reference Guide (LGR) templates as necessary
• Researches, tracks, and follows up on information regarding claim benefits, eligibility and all other aspects of business.
• Updates appropriate systems to reflect accurate information.
• Identifies potential fraud cases and forwards to Special Investigation Dept for further review. E5. Performs all job duties efficiently, accurately and at an acceptable rate of performance. N6. Performs related clerical duties:
• Identifies potential problems and inconsistencies and forwards to other Sr Service/Claims Representative and/or Management for review.
• Reinforces previously provided training. E3. Responds to and resolves inquiries from subscribers, members, providers, facilities, other Blues plans
• Prepares effective written documentation that substantiates and supports the filing of system trouble tickets and change requests. E4. Processes and adjusts claims processed through the BlueCard Program:
• Takes ownership of problems and establishes relationships with all customers through written, verbal correspondence or personal contact (lobby walk-ins), meeting all corporate guidelines.
• Communicates and interacts with customers in a written or verbal manner in a clear, unambiguous, concise, professional and empathetic fashion.
• Mentors and provides guidance to BlueCard staff; assists and answers questions.
• Performs online transactions and/or adjustments for high priority claims processed via the Blue Card Program.
• Considers all aspects or elements in a logical manner; considers contractual provisions and options to resolve inquiry; communicates with other Blues Plans, providers and other service areas throughout the Corporation.
• Determines claim disposition by reviewing correspondence, Host coordination of benefits (COB) information, and claim inquiry history; follows desk levels, standard operating procedures and COB guidelines.
• Handles all inquiries and services incoming and outbound calls and correspondence.
• Demonstrates an ability to communicate the contract benefits and requirements to the customer; communicates various plan benefit differences
• Utilizes and interprets appropriate reference materials and other necessary resources in responding to inquiries.
• Faxes, copies documents. E7. Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations. E8. Delivers customer service in a professional, polite and efficient manner. N9. Performs other duties of similar nature that are necessary and not inconsistent with this position or this pay grade.

Education/Experience/Skills Requirements

Required Education:

Hs/Ged

Required Experience:

A minimum of 18 months of current consecutive experience as a Service Representative and/or Service/Claims Representative at BC/BS of WNY, within the past three (3) years. Must have achieved and maintained acceptable levels of productivity and quality measures for the previous 18 months

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Must display and demonstrate Core Values and adherence to Company Office Rules
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPPA regulations
• Ability to self direct and multitask in fast paced service environment
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal,written and interpersonal communication) with internal and external contacts, in a professional manner
• Proficiency in English language skills, including spelling, punctuation and grammar, in both written and verbal communication to ensure communications are issued in a professional manner
• Must meet qualifications to perform the job including satisfactory completion of all training and testing
• Computer Software typically used: Microsoft Office, Facets/Streamline, PEGA/PRPC, Content Manager, Blue 2, Winstrat.
• Ability to utilize basic office equipment including personal computer, scanner, telephone, copier, printer, fax, calculator
• Completion of Predictive Index Assessment
• Possesses investigational and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of personal computer and application software such as Microsoft Office
• Position requires an interview by a five (5) member interview panel consisting of two (2) members of Management, two (2) members of the Grievance Committee and one (1) Human Resources Representative. The designated representative of the HR department will have no decision making involvement unless the team does not reach consensus. Required knowledge and skills will be evaluated
• Well organized with ability to adapt to changing office environment; exhibits attention to details and time management skills

Required Licenses/Certifications

Problem Solving

Identifies problems and inconsistencies; recognizes major issues, identifies key facts; seeks information.

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

Does this Position have Supervisory Responsibility? No

Number Of Emps Supervised

Titles of Employees Supervised:

Financial/Budgetary Responsibilities

Other Job Specifications:

External Contacts: Members, Providers, other Blues plans

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Position requires:

• Must be able to work in an office environment

Position Involves

• Manual Dexterity Req: Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to effectively utilize various office equipment (phone, computer, fax machine, printer, copier, filing cabinet, etc)
• Physical Effort: Minimum; typical of most office work. Mostly sedentary work.
• Weight: lift/carry/push/pull under 10 lbs.
• Prolonged Sitting
• Repetitive Motion
• Manual Dexterity Req: Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to effectively use a computer with all its components for prolonged periods of time and for the majority of required tasks
• Vision Req: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

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