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Job Description:

Summary:

The Account Service Consultant ensures prompt, accurate, and efficient servicing of all Broker, Member, and Employer Group Administrator inquiries. Inquiries may be via telephone, email, written inquiries, and lobby walk-in's or through on-site visits with an employer group and/or broker. This role provides service for customers and business partners while responding in a professional, efficient, and timely manner to resolve issues and enhance Group & Broker satisfaction/retention. The Account Service Consultant maintains constant communication with the Sales staff and other Business Partners throughout the organization.

Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

All Levels:

Responsible for the implementation of new groups, renewals, and conversion of groups to new product lines.

Researches, interprets, and responds to inquiries from internal and external customers, business partners, brokers, consultants, and groups concerning our products, services, and policies in accordance with MTM, Corporate Service strategy, NCQA, and legislative requirements.

Identifies and responds to issues brought forward either internally or externally and ensures all inquiries will be responded to within 24-48 hours - same business day preferred where possible. Interacts with Operations, Enrollment and Billing, Customer Care, Claims, Advocacy, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs and Finance/Underwriting Departments to resolve identified issues.

Assures that all account data is maintained on a timely and accurate basis such as initial account setup, benefit books, summaries, contracts, etc.

Partners with Project Management team to support vendor relationships and conversations related to electronic enrollment methods for assigned book of business.

Utilizes both standard and custom products in a manual workflow to meet the needs of external clients.

Validates all group set up and renewal completions.

Completes and successfully passes training(s) to support job role/function.

Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.

Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.

Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.

Demonstrates willingness to adapt and be flexible to changes and business needs while taking

ownership and accountability for issue identification and resolution.

Level II (in addition to Level I responsibilities/accountabilities):

Assists with on-the-job training of other Account Service and Sales Account Managers as requested. Support Level I team members with more complex issues.

Ongoing participation in meetings, training, and skill development to support career path and individual development plans.

Identifies issues, patterns and/or trends generated by external and internal action affecting customer satisfaction and consistently and independently recommends and initiates changes and improvement for process review.

Attends meetings and/or trainings as a representative of the Account Service Team and shares the information learned with the Account Service Staff within a reasonable timeframe.

Handles HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act) issues as requested by members through Group Administrators. Specifically, handles all Designated Record Set (DRS) requests and may serve as a point person for the Account Service team when difficulties arise in obtaining information through normal channels.

Level III (in addition to Level II responsibilities/accountabilities):

Assists with tasks assigned by management that require advanced problem-solving skills.

Partners with Sales to create and deliver presentations to external customers.

Mentors and trains more junior Account Service team members to initiate resolution to all outstanding and/or difficult issues.

Acts as a back up to Account Manager when individual is out of the office.

Minimum Qualifications:

NOTE:

We include multiple levels of classification differentiated by demonstrated knowledge, skills, and the ability to manage increasingly independent and/or complex assignments, broader responsibility, additional decision making, and in some cases, becoming a resource to others. In addition to using this differentiated approach to place new hires, it also provides guideposts for employee development and promotional opportunities.

All Levels:

In lieu of degree, 2 years of experience in service or healthcare industries. High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree in related field preferred.

Valid NYS Life, Accident and Health license within six months of employment required.

Familiarity with NYS and Federal regulations and underwriting policies a plus.

Strong oral/written communication and customer service skills.

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in fast paced environment

and remain professional and focused under multiple pressures and demands.

Ability to complete required internal Medicare Training per Center for Medicare Services within one year of start date.

PC skills essential: spreadsheet and word processing applications, database functions and sales force automation software applications.

Level II (in addition to Level I)

Two or more years of experience in a sales operation's environment.

Valid NYS Life, Accident and Health license.

Knowledge of NYS and Federal regulations and underwriting policies and all process flows.

Demonstrated relationship building skills.

Level III (in addition to Level II)

Five or more years of experience in a sales operations environment.

Valid NYS Life, Accident and Health license.

Proficient with NYS and Federal regulations and underwriting policies and all process flows.

Experience creating and delivering client presentations.

Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel within the Health Plan service region as necessary to offer support for on-site visits to groups/brokers, open enrollments, training, and/or off-site meetings.

Ability to work while sitting and/or standing at a workstation viewing a computer and using a keyboard, mouse and/or phone for three (3) or more hours at a time.

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One Mission. One Vision. One I.D.E.A. One you.

Together we can create a better I.D.E.A. for our communities.

At the Lifetime Healthcare Companies, we're on a mission to make our communities healthier, and we can't do it without you. We know diversity helps fuel our mission and that's why we approach our work from an I.D.E.A. mindset (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access). By activating our employees' experiences, skills, and perspectives, we take action toward greater health equity.

We aspire to reflect the communities we live in and serve, and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups to apply.

OUR COMPANY CULTURE:

Employees are united by our Lifetime Way Values & Behaviors that include compassion, pride, excellence, innovation, and having fun! We aim to be an employer of choice by valuing workforce diversity, innovative thinking, employee development, and by offering competitive compensation and benefits.

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation Range(s):

Minimum $21.83/hr - Maximum $34.92/hr

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Please note: There may be opportunity for remote work within all jobs posted by the Excellus Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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