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Independent Health Care Navigator in Buffalo, New York
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Overview
The Care Navigator is the first point of contact for all member and provider inquiries. The Care Navigator is a professional who displays confidence, a passion for health and wellness, and practices empathetic listening in every interaction. The Care Navigator provides high touch assistance to members in areas such as benefit questions, provider selection, health improvement, identification of care resources, and facilitation of benefit utilization, such as assisting members with appointment scheduling, and preparing for medical appointments. Care navigators find creative solutions to overcome member barriers. While some members follow the path of the typical healthcare consumer, others have unique needs that require initiative and creative thinking to locate the appropriate resource. Other duties may also include, closing gaps in care, assisting with appointment scheduling, and communicating with providers to deliver the best customer care experience we can.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Six (6) months of customer service experience required. Experience in a healthcare related or social services setting preferred.
Desire to positively impact our members’ health coverage experience through empathetic listening and high touch experience.
Ability to build cohesive relationships, solve problems, and support our members by providing them resources and education that promote their ability to navigate a complex healthcare system.
Must be adaptable and thrive in a high energy, creative, and evolving work environment.
Ability to handle multiple duties with minimal direction and apply critical thinking skills and make decisions based upon individual needs.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office proficient. Computer skills that include but are not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and ACT.
Proven examples of displaying Nova’s Core 4: Act with Passion, Work Together, Be Accountable, Build Trust.
Essential Accountabilities
Servicing
Responsible for acting as a customer advocate by demonstrating active listening skills to fully understand the scope of the customer’s needs.
Efficiently navigate through systems and applications to locate information specific to the customer inquiry. These inquiries may include, but are not limited to:
Benefit, eligibility, provider billing and complex claim inquiries.
ID card requests.
PCP Assignment and provider searches.
Prior-authorization status and management.
Out-of-network redirection and negotiation awareness.
Case and disease management referrals.
Repatriation.
Member website, app and portal assistance.
Appointment scheduling.
Contractual and clinical appeals.
COB/Dependent verification.
Subrogation calls.
Interdepartmental call flow response standards
Ensure that our members/employers are obtaining accurate and up-to-date information on policies and procedures and communicate a successful resolution to inquiries.
Ensure compliance with all DOL rules and regulations.
Build trusting relationships with customers using an empathetic and compassionate approach.
Effectively solve problems utilizing critical thinking skills.
Accurately read, interpret, and apply appropriate information to each customer interaction.
Identify opportunities to educate customers by providing tools and resources to make informed decisions.
Meet or exceed all department standards in the following categories as measured and recorded in the representative’s scorecard.
Log all contacts into appropriate systems.
Technical Proficiency
Maintain technical knowledge regarding benefit plan documents.
Attend all required training sessions.
Address first level complaints and aid with appeals as needed.
Effectively resolve inquiries from customers regarding claims, benefits, eligibility, and reimbursement.
Maintain knowledge of all pertinent systems and the ability to coordinate the use of these tools at the same time.
Working knowledge of Nova’s policies and procedures to include departmental policies and procedures based on the line of business being served.
Administrative Duties
Other duties as required by direct management which may include but may not be limited to servicing walk-in members, and correspondence support.
Mentor new Care Navigation associates.
Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Hiring Compensation Range: $19 hourly
Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.
In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Click here (http://www.independenthealth.com/about/careers/additional-eeo-aap-information) for additional EEO/AAP or Reasonable Accommodation information.
Current Associates must apply internally via the Job Hub app.
The Independent Health Family of Companies, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, serves nearly 400,000 members and provides innovative health care products and benefits designed to engage consumers in their health and well-being. Established in 1980, our comprehensive portfolio includes Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, Reliance Rx, Nova Healthcare Administrators, Care for You and the Independent Health Foundation.
Our culture sets us apart. Our core values drive who we are and the work we do. As a member of our family, you’re part of something special, in your work and in the community.
We understand and appreciate that everyone has unique experiences, perspectives and identities which is why we pledge to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. We are here to continue learning and to generate important dialog.
We are committed to doing what matters most - reaching out, working together, and caring for our community. A healthy community benefits everyone who lives in it. You too can be part of making difference in the lives of others, together we achieve so much more. Please click here (http://www.independenthealth.com/about/community-report) to view our Community Reports.
Apply today and join us on the journey to a happier, healthier, and more inclusive community.
We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. An applicant for employment in need of an accommodation to participate in the application and recruitment process should contact Human Resources at: accommodations@independenthealth.com or Human Resources, 511 Farber Lakes Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221.
Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.