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Job title: Bilingual Vietnamese/English Customer Service Advocate Senior – New York, NY OR Remote
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Job description: Imagine being able to get answers to your health plan questions from someone who speaks the same language as you do. Or, the opposite, not being able to get the answers. At UnitedHealth Group, we want our customers to get those answers by speaking to one of our Bilingual Representatives. If you’re fluent in English and Vietnamese, we can show you how to put all of your skills, your passions and your energy to work in a fast- growing environment.
Our office is located in the 77 Water Street, 14th & 15th Floor, New York, NY 10005, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
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The purpose of this role is to interact with members regarding medical and pharmacy benefits, eligibility and claims issues and to assist with plan selection and enrollment. This role is expected to identify opportunities to connect members to the best resources to meet their healthcare needs and provide support in order to resolve medical and benefits issues on behalf of a member. The Customer Service Advocate builds trust with members across their health care lifecycle.
This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday – Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 9:00am – 8:30pm EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends. Our office is located at 77 Water Street, 14th & 15th Floor, New York, NY 10005.
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Acts as a customer advocate and provide in language phone service to Vietnamese and English speaking Medicare customers
- Own problem through to resolution on behalf of the member in real time or through comprehensive and timely follow-up with the member
- Respond to and resolve on the first call, customer service inquires and issues by identifying the topic and type of assistance the caller needs such as benefits, eligibility and claims
- Proactively educates members on cover benefits, plan exclusions, and procedures to enhance total customer service experience
- Maximizes use of community services, support programs, and resources available to members
- Assists and involves in member retention projects
- Identifies trends and continuously makes recommendations to improve processes
- Performs other related projects and duties as assigned
- Meets established performance standards
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
- Bilingual and fluent (verbal and written) in Vietnamese and English
- 2+ years in a Customer Service environment (proven customer service skills and experience working in retail, call centers, or any other professional business office setting)
- 1+ years moderate proficiency with Windows PC applications which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
- Ability to work scheduled shifts within our hours of operation (Monday – Friday 9:00am – 8:30pm eastern time) where lunches and breaks are scheduled, with the flexibility to adjust daily schedule
Telecommuting Requirements:
- Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
- Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
- Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree (or higher)
- Experience in Health Care / Insurance environment, preferred (familiarity with medical terminology, health plan documents, or benefit plan design)
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Frequent speaking, listening using a headset, sitting, use of hands/fingers across keyboard or mouse, handling other objects, long periods working at a computer
- Service center environment with moderate noise level due to phone and walk-in conversation, printers, and floor activities.
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Colorado Residents Only: The hourly range for Colorado residents is $17.12 to $30.34. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Expected salary: $17.12 – 30.34 per hour
Location: New York City, NY
Job date: Sat, 18 Sep 2021 22:46:34 GMT
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