CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. - INSURANCE at TPIS

Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Insurance, Call Center, Problem Solving, Communication, Documentation, Database Management, Service Requests, Health Risk Assessment, Policyholder Support, Eligibility Inquiries, Coverage Certifications, Service Quality, Transaction Accuracy, Error Rates, Complaint Resolution

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

The Customer Service Representative is responsible for assisting customers and prospects with information about the company's products and services. They address and clarify any questions from beneficiaries who have concerns. Resolves service needs by following established operational processes and service guidelines and documents the services provided to ensure the continuity of offerings by the Service Center. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Handles and resolves service requests from customers and prospects, including inquiries about the eligibility of policyholders and dependents, cancellation letters, changes to Independent Practice Associations (IPAs) and Primary Care Physicians (PCPs), issuance of duplicate cards, coverage certifications, beneficiary value programs, utility collections, premium collections, and reimbursement requests, among others. * Prepares coverage certifications and letters of non-covered services, among others, according to the policyholder’s request. * Maintains updated the database regarding policyholder demographics information in the systems. * Registers visitors in the system and evaluates each member's service situation before interaction to identify areas that need improvement and to determine the appropriate course of action, adhering to established standards such as wait times, service quality, transaction accuracy, and error rates. * Logs cases in the system or applications, works the cases received through the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) case referral tool, keeps customers informed of the status, and notifies them of the outcome of the request. Documents in the system the steps taken to complete the service cycle complying with documentation parameters and preparing transaction reports. * Handles calls from the Call Center of the company's different lines of business received from members who have questions, concerns, or discomfort about complex situations regarding benefits, processes, and coverage, among others. Ensures that any service cycle is completed for calls that could not be resolved during the first contact or for which there was a commitment to follow up with the customer. * Refers to the corresponding unit the complaints received from policyholders, following the established protocol. * Receives, documents, solves, and/or channels service requests from other departments to support customer retention, ensuring a response is received. * Support other departments by completing Health Risk Assessment (HRA) calls. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. At least one (1) year of experience performing duties in a similar position in Customer Service areas, preferably in a Call Center in the Health Insurance Industry. OR Education and Experience: Sixty (60) college credits, equivalent to two (2) years of study or an Associate’s Degree. At least two (2) years of experience working in Customer Service areas, preferably in a Call Center in the Health Insurance Industry. OR Education and Experience: High School Diploma. At least three (3) years of experience working in Customer Service areas, preferably in a Call Center in the Health Insurance Industry. Languages: Spanish – Intermediate (comprehensive, writing and verbal) English – Intermediate (comprehensive, writing and verbal) TPIS is an employer with equal opportunity in employment and take Affirmative Action to recruit Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities.

Responsibilities

The Customer Service Representative assists customers with inquiries about products and services, resolves service requests, and documents the services provided. They also handle calls from the Call Center and ensure that service cycles are completed for unresolved issues.