Member Liaison
Job Description
Seeking Bilingual candidates for our Quincy, MA office.
JOB SUMMARY:
Local candidates only, or willing to relocate at own expense.
The primary goal of the Member Liaison is to efficiently and effectively manage the follow-up process of our Social Security applications and ensure we have collected the corresponding information/documentation to receive an approval on the applications submitted. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accountable for managing an entire caseload of pending applications to be processed and monitored daily.
- Responsible for all member and government agency outreach activities that will drive an open application to a positive outcome (approval). These activities primarily include member and government agency calls and letters to complete outstanding verifications.
- Maintain working relationships with government agencies and act as a liaison for members.
- Responsible for following up with government agencies to obtain application status information and advocate for the expedition of a final decision.
- Use reports and queries to manage and prioritize caseload and ensure benchmarks are being met.
- Evaluate and initiate action on aging cases. Responsible for escalating problem cases when necessary.
- Ensure data quality and work with supervisors as an active participant in identifying and resolving problems and inconsistencies.
- Support supervisors in the implementation of new processes and training initiatives.
- Provide an enhanced level of customer service to our members and clients.
- Educate and counsel members on Social Security processes and respond to inquiries around the status of the application/approval.
- Enter, update, and maintain demographic and application information in our proprietary database system while maintaining accuracy.
- Responsible for updating the “Contact Log” in our proprietary database system to ensure outreach attempts, contacts, interactions, and assessments have been properly captured.
- Accountable for processing rendered approvals and denials.
- Responsible for preparing the corresponding support documentation for any appeal process as part of our Denial Management initiatives.
- Assist in other team member training and provide feedback during cross training opportunities to enhance the department’s functionality, roles and training materials.
- Participate in Department and HFI Committees and Projects as assigned by the Contact Center Operations Manager/Supervisor.
- Other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 4-year degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.
- At least 1 year of previous experience in a customer service/call center role, strongly preferred.
- At least 1 year of previous experience in a healthcare setting, strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology, preferred.
- Previous experience with health insurance, preferred.
- Self-motivated, responsible, and accountable.
- Identifies own learning needs and seeks appropriate assistance.
- Excellent computer skills including: MS Office.
- Ability to work well within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Willingness and ability to work extra hours during a workweek and/or weekend as required.
- Work Schedule: Full-Time Hours (40 hrs/week, flexible shift options between 8-8 pm).
EEO STATEMENT:
HFI is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognize the rich variety of backgrounds, experiences and points of view of a diverse staff that enhances both the quality of the services we provide and the excitement and innovative spirit of our work culture. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation and/or genetic information.
We have multiple shift options: 8-4 pm, 9-5 pm, 10-6 pm, 11-7 pm and 12-8 pm Eastern Time.
40 hours per week
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