Customer Service Rep

The Job Holder
FAIR OAKS, TX 78006, USA
Jun 28, 2019

Client Name

N/A

Requirements

Client Service Representative is the essence of Aetna and effects individuals' administration experience by way of how client administration request and issues through phone, web or composed correspondence are handled.60670

 

Fundamental Components:
Shift Hours: 8 hour shift between the hours of 6:00am-7:00pm.
Holiday and weekend work required

Answers questions and resolves issues based on phone calls/letters from members, providers, and plan sponsors.
Triages resulting rework to appropriate staff. Documents and tracks contacts with members, providers and plan sponsors. The CSR guides the member through their members plan of benefits, Aetna policy and procedures as well as having knowledge of resources to comply with any regulatory guidelines.
Creates an emotional connection with our members by understanding and engaging the member to the fullest to champion for our members' best health.
Taking accountability to fully understand the member’s needs by building a trusting and caring relationship with the member.
Anticipates customer needs. Provides the customer with related information to answer the unasked questions, e.g. additional plan details, benefit plan details, member self-service tools, etc.
Uses customer service threshold framework to make financial decisions to resolve member issues.
Explains member's rights and responsibilities in accordance with contract.
Processes claim referrals, new claim handoffs, nurse reviews, complaints (member/provider), grievance and appeals (member/provider) via target system.
Educates providers on our self-service options; Assists providers with credentialing and re-credentialing issues.
Responds to requests received from Aetna's Law Document Center regarding litigation; lawsuits
Handles extensive file review requests. Assists in preparation of complaint trend reports. Assists in compiling claim data for customer audits.
Determines medical necessity, applicable coverage provisions and verifies member plan eligibility relating to incoming correspondence and internal referrals.
Handles incoming requests for appeals and pre-authorizations not handled by Clinical Claim Management.
Performs review of member claim history to ensure accurate tracking of benefit maximums and/or coinsurance/deductible. Performs financial data maintenance as necessary.
Uses applicable system tools and resources to produce quality letters and spreadsheets in response to inquiries received.

Background Experience:
Customer Service experiences in a transaction based environment such as a call center or retail location preferred, demonstrating ability to be empathetic and compassionate.
Experience in a production environment.
High School or GED equivalent.

Additional Job Information:
Ability to multi-task to accomplish workload efficiently.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain accuracy and production standards.
Negotiation skills.
Technical skills.
Problem solving skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Analytical skills.

Functional Skills:
Customer Service - Customer Service - Member Services - Traditional products

Potential Telework Position:
Yes

Percent of Travel Required:
0 - 10%

EEO Statement:
Aetna is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

Benefit Eligibility:
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