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Description:Reason: Peak PeriodDepartment: EBH PERSONAL ADVOCATESJob Category: Medical ManagementJob Title: Intake Care Senior RepresentativeDuties: Position is 100% remote. Candidates must have reliable internet connection. Candidates can be located anywhere in the US, but must be able to accomodate the schedule and training schedule provided.Top 3 skills needed in candidates are empathy, strong technology skills and multi tasking.
The Personal Advocate position is responsible for representing Cigna Behavioral Health (CBH) to all inbound callers within a call center environment and assuring caller's contact with CBH is positive. Advocates are many times the first encounter customers have with Cigna and thus are responsible for giving a positive first impression. The Advocacy tasks of this position are varied and often complex in nature requiring flexibility and multi-tasking capabilities. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: educating customers on benefits, eligibility, referrals, non-clinical resources and assessing for potential risk of harm or substance abuse concerns.This position services calls in a warm and empathetic manner as many of the calls are sensitive in nature. Independent problem solving skills are critical to success within the role along with intelligent judgment of assessing the caller's needs. Based upon the call type and requests advocates should be able to use customer service skills, knowledge of the mental health/substance abuse field and Cigna training to effectively address callers needs in an educational manner. This position is an entry level role with opportunity for growth within the company. Incumbents will utilize telephonic communication the majority of the time with some web, and internal CBH materials to achieve first time resolution for callers.Responsibilities:The primary responsibility of the Advocate role is answering calls from customers. The majority of the day will be answering inbound calls from customers looking to access, understand, or utilize services.Within a call an advocate may:
Register participants in the intake system and opens case filesEducate participants on their benefits based upon individual plan design and other clinical or non-clinical resources availableConduct an intake as needed to assess for presenting concern and risk of harm or substance abuse concernsProvide participants with names and phone numbers of nearest providersMulti-task by maneuvering through various computer programs and screens
As needed an advocate may also:
Write authorizations to ensure claims are paid correctly.Provide follow-up calls to participants to ensure correct information is givenSend eligibility requests to determine effective coverage dates or to verify correct benefits are loadedSend complaints to initiate grievance process for customers
On all calls an advocate is responsible for:
Providing high quality customer service as identified by Advocacy department quality standardsUsing independent problem solving skills to make sound decisions in assessing the needs of the callers by giving accurate information and providing first call resolutionUnderstanding the business needs of the role, while balancing the needs of the customerTaking an educational approach to ensure callers are able to understand the complexities of accessing careDemonstrating a complete awareness and understanding of the responsibilities and workflows of the various departments within Cigna
Skills:Previous customer service experience or related positionSuperb interpersonal communicationEffective listening and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks, setting priorities where neededIndependently problem solve, with ability to function without constant supervisionA demonstrated ability to type effectively; with strong PC skills/word processing experience and ability to learn new computer software systemsAbility to learn new workflows and tasks quicklyAbility to work independently and be a team playerPrevious call center environment experience preferredComputer multi-tasking - working in numerous screens while staying engaged with customer
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy), childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.Keywords:Education:Bachelor's degree in mental health field or psychology/social work related field required (can also include: family communications, health coaching, community/public health or other related major). NOTE: This is a non-clinical role and does not require a license
Previous customer service experience or related positionPrevious call center environment experience preferred
Skills and Experience:Required Skills:CALL CENTER ENVIRONMENTAdditional Skills:COACHINGCUSTOMER SERVICEEDUCATINGENTRY LEVELMENTAL HEALTHPROBLEM SOLVINGPROCESSING EXPERIENCEPUBLIC HEALTHTEAM PLAYERTRAININGWORDCLAIMSCUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTEDMICROSOFT WORDORGANIZATIONAL SKILLSRETAIL SALESLanguages:EnglishReadWriteSpeakMinimum Degree Required: Bachelor's DegreePatents: NoPublications: NoVeteran Status: No# of Positions: 2
Location:Bloomington, MN6625 West 78th St, STE 100
Schedule:Start Date: 07/01/2024Estimated End Date: 12/02/2024Hours Per Week: 40.00Hours Per Day: 8.00Interview Notes: Training Schedule will be Monday-Friday; 8:30AM-5:00PM CSTOngoing Schedule will be Monday-Friday; 10:30am-7:00pm CSTPosition is 100% RemoteCandidates should be in CST or PST due to the schedule needsFinancials:
Currency USD
Contact Information:MSP Contact Name: Pixley, MeghanMSP Phone:
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