Customer Service Rep, Covered California

CalOptima

Orange, CAFresher57m agovia LinkedIn

About the Role

  • Mission-driven, community-based organization serving member health with excellence and dignity.
  • Integral part of the Customer Service team, striving for excellence in member health service.
  • Collaboration with providers, community partners, and local stakeholders.
  • This position is approved for Full Office.
  • If telework is approved, work must be within the State of California.
  • If Partial Telework, a minimum of two (2) days per week is required at the Main Office in Orange, CA.

Key Responsibilities

  • First line of contact for CalOptima Health's members and providers.
  • Assist members and providers with questions and/or complaints related to Covered California regarding eligibility, benefits, and covered services.
  • Support members by providing information and directing cases to appropriate operational teams.
  • Participate in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity, and accountability.
  • Assist the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborate to support short and long-term goals/priorities.
  • Maintain departmental productivity and quality standards.
  • Respond to and complete all member and provider inquiries or requests during the initial interaction.
  • Serve as a resource for other team members.
  • Address member and provider inquiries, questions, and concerns in all areas, including eligibility, enrollment, billing, benefits, and covered services, in-person or telephonically.
  • Communicate, build, and maintain internal and external relationships by prompt and accurate service delivery.
  • Identify and communicate challenges with professional judgment while adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Enter accurate and complete documentation into internal application systems regarding all concerns and/or inquiries.
  • Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 6 months of experience in a call center capacity.
  • Experience with Covered California, health insurance exchange/marketplace, and/or commercial Individual and Family Plan.
  • Typing speed of 35 words per minute (WPM).
  • Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job-specific applications/systems.

Qualifications

  • Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese).
  • 6 months of Covered California call center experience.

Your Knowledge & Abilities

  • Develop rapport and establish/maintain effective working relationships with leadership, staff, and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
  • Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
  • Organize, be analytical, problem-solve, and possess project management skills.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment efficiently.
  • Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
  • Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms, and other printed materials.
  • Ability to speak clearly in conversation and general communication.
  • Hearing ability for verbal communication via telephone and face-to-face interactions.
  • Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing, reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, and prolonged sitting.
  • Lifting and moving objects, patients, and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Hiring range: Pay Grade: 301 - $47,840 - $64,584 ($23.00 - $31.0500).
  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.
  • Generous PTO program.
  • Quality work-life balance.
  • Various wellness programs.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Satisfaction of impacting and improving healthcare access.

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