Customer Service Rep II

*This position is fully remote in Washington State.

Who we are

Community Health Plan of Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any actual or perceived protected characteristic or other unlawful consideration.

Our commitment is to:

Strive to apply an equity lens to all our work.
Reduce health disparities.
Become an anti-racist organization.
Create an equitable work environment.
About the Role

This position is part of a team of representatives who respond to member and provider inquiries regarding benefits, eligibility, status of claims, and other related issues to provide information and facilitate and/or coordinate appropriate resolutions.

To be successful in this role, you: Are committed to serving the underserved community and treating others with respect, courtesy, and maintaining member confidentiality.
Have experience with state and federal programs (Washington Apple Health, Medicare Advantage Plans.
Are knowledgeable of medical terminology and healthcare.
Have a desire to be part of a collaborative, ever evolving, dynamic team.
Have a minimum of three (3) year of call center experience preferably in insurance, managed care, or from a provider setting.
Comfortable working in a 100% remote environment.
Essential functions and Roles and Responsibilities: Provide first call resolution by responding accurately and courteously to member and provider inquiries regarding benefit interpretation, eligibility, claims status, accessing care through plan providers and other related issues under Washington Apple Health, Medicare Advantage, and Cascade Select Plans and other products as offered by Community Health Plan of Washington.
Document inquiries, complaints, and other data in computer database in an accurate, clear, and timely manner.
Provides support to CHPW members during the Medicare Annual Election Period with includes working a variable shift and or weekend hours.
Advises providers with the outcome of how a claim has processed and takes appropriate action on behalf of the provider and CHPW.
Meet attendance and call quality standards.
Perform all functions of the job with accuracy, attention to detail and within established timeframes.
Other duties as assigned. Essential functions listed are not necessarily exhaustive and may be revised by the employer, at its sole discretion
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to gather and assess information from multiple systems, apply protocols, and determine appropriate actions.
Ability to use MS office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of claims and claims processing.
Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including typing.
The ability to summarize calls notes and create clear and concise documentation.
As part of our hiring process, the following criteria must be met: Complete and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Criminal History: includes review of criminal convictions and probation. CHPW does not automatically or categorically exclude persons with a criminal background from employment. The applicant’s criminal history will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis considering the risk to the business, members, and/employees. Has not been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency.
Vaccination requirement (CHPW offers a process for medical or religious exemptions)
Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet these requirements are considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
Compensation and Benefits:

The position is FLSA Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime and has a 5% annual incentive target based on company, department, and individual performance goals. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

CHPW offers the following benefits for Full and Part-time employees and their dependents: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision
Telehealth app
Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
Basic Life AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life, Critical Care, and Long-Term Care Insurance
401(k) Retirement and generous employer match
Employee Assistance Program and Mental Fitness app
Financial Coaching, Identity Theft Protection
Time off including PTO accrual starting at 17 days per year
40 hours Community Service volunteer time
10 standard holidays, 2 floating holidays
Compassion time off, jury duty
Sensory/Physical/Mental Requirements:

Sensory* : Speaking, hearing, near vision, far vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, touch, smell, and balance.
Physical* : Extended periods of sitting, computer use, talking and possibly standing
Simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation, pinch, finger dexterity, supination/pronation, wrist flexion
Frequent torso/back static position; occasional stooping, bending, and twisting.
Mental: Ability to learn and prioritize multiple tasks at a given time and have the capability of handling demanding situations. Analytical/problem solving/critical thinking ability.

Work Environment:

Office environment Employees who frequently work in front of computer monitors are at risk for environmental exposure to low-grade radiation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)