At arenaflex, we're dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to the people of Kansas. As a Medicare Advantage Customer Experience Representative, you'll play a vital role in delivering world-class customer service to our members, providers, and internal customers. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have a knack for resolving complex customer inquiries, we want to hear from you!
**Why Join arenaflex?**
At arenaflex, we believe that family comes first. That's why we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Our benefits include:
* Paid time off and family first leave
* Professional growth opportunities through ongoing training and development programs
* A dynamic work environment where you'll collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals
* The chance to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of Kansans
* Stability and commitment to our community, with 80 years of experience
* Leadership opportunities to guide and mentor your team
* A balance of work and life, with paid vacation and sick leave, and paid maternity and paternity leave available immediately upon hire
* Real-world experience, working hand in hand with our team to learn our business and apply your classroom learning
* Networking opportunities through our corporate intern program and networking with other interns at arenaflex
**Compensation and Benefits**
We offer competitive compensation, with a range of $20.42-$24.30, and a non-exempt grade 11. Our compensation range is a good faith estimate, and all offers are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Incentive pay program (EPIP)
* Health, vision, and dental insurance
* 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
* Fertility and adoption assistance
* 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
* 5% 401(k) plan matching
* Tuition reimbursement
* Health and fitness benefits, discounts, and resources
**Responsibilities**
As a Medicare Advantage Customer Experience Representative, you'll be responsible for:
* Researching, resolving, and responding to complex customer inquiries and correspondence via telephone, written, and email communication
* Resolving customer inquiries and grievances in a timely and accurate manner, according to company and regulatory requirements
* Working with peers, other departments, and leadership to find appropriate solutions to problems
* Serving as a backup in processing MA member, member representative, or provider appeals and grievances
* Performing assigned job-related duties as required, including any special projects
**Requirements**
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
* Effective communication skills to resolve complex inquiries and grievances
* Ability to interact positively with internal and external customers while demonstrating empathy, adaptability, and listening skills
* Analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose problems and recommend effective solutions
* Ability to listen, talk, type, and perform research simultaneously using various research channels
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in handling data related to job duties
* Effective time-management skills to respond to customer inquiries promptly
* Technical skills to effectively use computer programs and troubleshoot simple computer issues independently or with direction
* Ability to work independently in a structured environment
* Ability to adhere to a rigid schedule and have regular and predictable attendance
* Ability to achieve production-based performance goals
* Obtain and maintain any departmental or legally required certifications (e.g. CMS or BCBSA requirements)
**Preferred Qualifications**
* College or continuing education courses in communications and/or medical related fields
* Two years of navigating multiple computer systems simultaneously
* Two years of MA or other call center or production-based customer service experience
* Blue Plan experience
**Physical Requirements**
* Communicate by telephone 95 percent of the workday
* Use a personal computer in a stationary position at least 95 percent of the workday
**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging**
At arenaflex, we're committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We believe that embracing diversity and authentically promoting inclusion, equity, and belonging among our team members is crucial to our collective success. By intentionally recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse pool of talent, we cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request, ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all.
If you're passionate about delivering world-class customer service and making a difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at arenaflex and start making a positive impact on the health and well-being of Kansans.