At arenaflex, we're simplifying the healthcare experience, creating healthier communities, and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the healthcare system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life's best work.
**About arenaflex**
arenaflex is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing innovative solutions that improve the lives of our members. We're committed to creating a healthier environment, addressing health disparities, and improving health outcomes. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
**Job Summary**
We're seeking an experienced Full Stack Customer Service Representative to join our team. As a key member of our customer service team, you'll be responsible for providing exceptional support to healthcare providers, resolving complex issues, and ensuring timely communication. This is a full-time remote position, and you'll have the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home.
**Primary Responsibilities**
* Serve as the advocate for healthcare providers by demonstrating accountability and ownership to resolve issues
* Provide exceptional service to providers in a multi-channel environment, including call, concurrent chat, and email
* Quickly and appropriately triage contacts from healthcare professionals, including physician offices, clinics, and billing offices
* Seek to understand and identify the needs of the provider, answering questions and resolving issues related to benefits and eligibility, billing and payments, clinical authorizations, explanation of benefits, and behavioral health
* Research and dissect complex prior authorization and claim issues, taking appropriate steps to resolve identified issues and avoid repeat calls/messages, escalations, and provider dissatisfaction
* Collaborate effectively with multiple internal partners to ensure issues are resolved and thoroughly communicated to providers in a timely manner
* Strong multitasking to effectively and efficiently navigate more than 30 systems to extract necessary information to resolve and avoid issues across multiple lines of business (C&S, M&R, E&I) provider types, and call types
* Influence providers to utilize self-service digital tools, assisting with navigation questions and selling the benefits of the tool, including aiding in faster resolution
**Required Qualifications**
* High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
* Must be 18 years of age or older
* 1 year of customer service experience with analyzing and solving customer concerns
* Experience with computer and Windows PC applications, including the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications
* Ability to type at the speed of greater than or equal to 35-40 WPM (words per minute) with an accuracy of 90%
* Ability to work any full-time (40 hours/week), 8-hour shift between the hours of 9:35 AM - 6:05 PM CST from Monday - Friday. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work some occasional overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Experience in a related environment (i.e., office, call center, customer service, etc.), using phones and computers as the primary job tools
* Prior healthcare experience and knowledge of healthcare terminology
**Telecommuting Requirements**
* Reside within the state of New Mexico
* Ability to keep all company-sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
* Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
* Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group-approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
**Soft Skills**
* Ability to multi-task, including the ability to type in multiple conversations
* Ability to resolve calls and messages, avoiding escalated complaints
* Time management skills
* Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
* Active Listening and Comprehension
* Excellent written communication skills
* Demonstrated problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated experience with consistently achieving quality and productivity standards
**Benefits and Perks**
* Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
* 10 weeks of paid on-the-job training
* Opportunities for career growth and advancement
* Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401(k) retirement plan with company match
* Paid time off and holidays
* Flexible work schedule and remote work options
**Diversity and Inclusion**
arenaflex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**How to Apply**
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application through our website, and we'll be in touch to discuss your qualifications further.
**Join our team and start doing your life's best work!**