Customer Service Representative I

This is a hybrid position that will consist of some remote work and work onsite in Corvallis, OR.# # JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Responsible for ensuring a high level of customer service and accuracy for plan benefits and accompanying workflow. Evaluates communications from members and providers of Health Plan Operations and processes requests accordingly. Acts as primary contact for plan benefit questions for all lines of business for both internal and external customers. Responsible for oral and written communications to members and providers in response to questions and requests. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunity Health Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage, Commercial Large Group, and Commercial Large Group PPO and EPO plans; SHP is also the third-party administrator for Samaritan Health Services# self-funded employee health benefit plan. As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services# mission of Building Healthier Communities Together. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent required. Two (2) years professional customer service experience required. Experience in a health plan setting preferred. Experience with State and Federal rules and regulations (including Medicare and Medicaid) preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Effective written and verbal communication skills to perform group presentations, tactfully discuss issues, and listen to and understand concepts, rules and procedures. Ability to work with all levels within the organization, facilitate communication, and effectively document related activities. Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 # 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24#-54#) 0 # 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54#) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist KNEEL (on knees) STAND WALK # LEVEL SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force) PULL (0 - 20 pounds force) SIT CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist

• This is a hybrid position that will consist of some remote work and work onsite in Corvallis, OR.
• * JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE * Responsible for ensuring a high level of customer service and accuracy for plan benefits and accompanying workflow. Evaluates communications from members and providers of Health Plan Operations and processes requests accordingly. Acts as primary contact for plan benefit questions for all lines of business for both internal and external customers. Responsible for oral and written communications to members and providers in response to questions and requests.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
• Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunity Health Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage, Commercial Large Group, and Commercial Large Group PPO and EPO plans; SHP is also the third-party administrator for Samaritan Health Services' self-funded employee health benefit plan. As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services' mission of Building Healthier Communities Together.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years professional customer service experience required.
• Experience in a health plan setting preferred.
• Experience with State and Federal rules and regulations (including Medicare and Medicaid) preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to perform group presentations, tactfully discuss issues, and listen to and understand concepts, rules and procedures. Ability to work with all levels within the organization, facilitate communication, and effectively document related activities.
• Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Rarely
  
  

(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67 - 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

KNEEL (on knees)

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

SIT

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist