Why This Role is Important to Us:
The Provider Services Department provides a single point of contact for questions, problem solving, and access to care, for providers on behalf of members of the Senior Care Options (SCO) and One Care Programs. The Provider Services Representative (PSR) position is responsible for providing accurate, prompt, and courteous service in response to written and telephonic inquiries from Providers, Vendors, Primary or Interdisciplinary Care Team, and Pharmacies. The PSR will be responsible for responding to a high volume of critical telephonic inquiries from medical providers that directly impact our members’ care. This position is responsible for resolving complex provider issues that may cross departmental lines.
Complexity: Responsible for handling calls from providers at all levels of complexity
Supervision Exercised: No
What You'll Be Doing:
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of Massachusetts’ health care delivery system/services required
Must possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to manage difficult callers and conflict
Must be flexible and comfortable working in an environment that includes continual change for quality improvement
Must have the ability to: develop a thorough knowledge of benefits, related payment policies, and medical terminology; work independently as well as within a team environment; prioritize work; and manage and track outstanding work and work due in the future
What We're Looking For:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or relevant experience in call center and/or Medicare/Medicaid plan
Experience Required:
Three plus years
Must have experience providing customer-focused service/activities; experience independently problem-solving by referencing information and policies; and experience with data entry
Prior experience working in a Call Center required
Experience using and entering data into electronic medical records required
Must have experience working in a diverse environment: colleagues, members and providers are diverse socioeconomically, ethnically, and culturally
Experience Desired:
Prior experience working in medical setting preferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Strong leadership, initiative, and supervisory skills
Exceptional customer services and problem-solving skills
Advanced written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to present in front of groups
Strong organization and time management
Awareness and appreciation for continuous improvement processes
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Must be flexible and comfortable working in an environment that includes continual change for quality improvement
Must have the ability to: develop a thorough knowledge of benefits, related payment policies, and medical terminology; work independently as well as within a team environment; prioritize work; and manage and track outstanding work and work due in the future
Language(s):
Fluency in oral and written English requiredEEO is The Law
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Please note employment with CCA is contingent upon acceptable professional references, a background check (including Mass CORI, employment, education, criminal check, and driving record, (if applicable)), an OIG Report and verification of a valid MA/RN license (if applicable). Commonwealth Care Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.