[Hiring] Pharmacy Claims Help Desk Specialist at ExactCare

Job Details

The Customer Support Specialist is responsible for answering calls from our clients and providing timely and accurate responses in a professional and courteous manner. This position works with internal and external clients which include: members, clinicians, pharmacies, plan sponsors and other departments within the company.

This position also assists with various internal tasks that ensure a high level of overall client satisfaction. On the job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone inquiries in a pleasant, professional and efficient manner assuring exceptional customer service.
• Document all incoming calls and dialogue in the claims adjudication software.
• Educate clients on plan policies, benefits and procedures.
• Resolve client drug benefit concerns of a medical, financial, or technological nature.
• Initiate and facilitate prior authorization requests.
• Stay current on plan and benefit structures, pharmacological updates, and Medicare Part D guidelines.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Accept other duties as assigned; including but not limited to: direct member reimbursement, processing, manual claims, reporting and researching rejected claims.
• Attend department and company meetings and educational programs upon request.
• Ensures that HIPAA guidelines are followed in every communication with clients.
• Interest in learning new tasks for development purposes.
• Embody AnewHealth’s Core Values in all communications and interactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Qualifications:  

These represent the desired qualifications of the ideal candidate. They are not meant to limit consideration for candidates who do not meet all of the standards listed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Associate’s degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) certification, a plus.

Experience

• 1 year of customer service/member service experience in a call center or similar, required.
• Health care industry experience, a plus.
• Experience in a pharmacy support role, a plus.
• Knowledge of plan and benefit structures and Medicare guidelines, a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of pharmacology and pharmacological terms.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism when working with clients.
• Ability to solve problems under pressure by making immediate decisions while on the phone.
• Detail oriented and able to prioritize workload.
• Strong computer skills including using word processors, spreadsheets, and database software.

Schedule:  This is a full-time position with an expectation to work an average of 40 hours per week and be available outside of normal business hours to meet customer expectations on an ad-hoc basis. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Travel:  Travel may be required for special organization or department events, department team meetings, trade shows, conferences, and other client engagements.

AnewHealth offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees that includes medical/dental/vision, flexible spending, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability as well as voluntary benefits, 401(k), Paid Time Off and paid holidays. Medical, dental and vision coverage are effective 1st of the month following date of hire.

AnewHealth provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Local applicants are encouraged to apply. We maintain a drug-free work environment. Applicants must be eligible to work in this country.