Member Liaison Specialist (Customer Service)

CalOptima
505 City Pkwy W, Orange, California 92868 United States  View Map
Posted: Sep 25, 2024
  • Salary: 302 - $49,754 - $69,655 ($23.92 - $33.4880) USD
  • Human and Social Services
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

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    Member Liaison Specialist (Customer Service)

    CalOptima


    CalOptima Health is seeking a highly motivated an experienced Member Liaison Specialist to join our team. The Member Liaison Specialist (Customer Service) will provide member service to seniors, persons with disabilities or chronic conditions, persons without housing and persons under the age of twenty-one (21) who participate in the Whole-Child Model program. The incumbent will serve as a liaison between members, health networks, providers and community-based organizations to facilitate access to services and help resolve health care and psychosocial issues.

    Position Information:
    • Department: Member Liaison Program
    • Salary Grade: 302 - $49,754 - $69,655 ($23.92 - $33.4880)
    • Work Arrangement: Full Office

    Duties & Responsibilities:
    • 85% - Member Support
      • Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
      • Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
      • Assesses members' concerns to identify psychosocial or health care issues and facilitate an appropriate resolution.
      • Intakes information from members, both over the phone and/or in person, to complete requests for assistance cases, grievances and appeals, per departmental guidelines.
      • Coordinates members' health care and social service needs both within and outside the health network and CalOptima Health during the original interaction.
      • Addresses member and provider inquiries, questions and concerns in all areas, including enrollment, claims, benefit interpretation, coordination of care and referrals/authorizations for medical care related to services covered under the Whole-Child Model program.
      • Guides members in understanding and accessing the benefits under the Whole-Child Model program.
      • Maintains documentation of member cases within the FACETS system.
      • Initiates referrals to internal and external care management departments and government agencies.
      • Communicates with community-based organizations, health networks, providers and vendors on behalf of members to resolve disputes and helps coordinate access to care and investigates issues preventing members from receiving medical benefits and services.

    • 10% - Administrative Support
      • Collaborates with interdepartmental staff in call resolution as needed.
      • Identifies calls needing case management or escalation to a supervisor, manager or director and routes them according to established guidelines.
      • Meets all regulatory key performance indicators, first call resolution requirements and business objectives of CalOptima Health.

    • 5% - Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • High School diploma or equivalent required PLUS 2 years of experience as a call center agent or customer/member services representative in health care required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
    • Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese) required.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • 2 years of experience working with the needs of persons with disabilities and chronic medical conditions in a customer/member service capacity.
    • Health maintenance organization (HMO), Medi-Cal/Medicaid and health services experience.

    Required Licensure / Certifications:
    • n/a

    Knowledge & Abilities:

    • Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
    • Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
    • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
    • Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
    • Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
    • Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
    • Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
    • Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
    • Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

    Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
    • Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
    • Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
    • Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
    • Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
    • Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds

    Work Environment:

    If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:
    • Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
    • There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
    • The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

    If located at PACE:
    • Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
    • There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
    • The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

    If located in the Community:
    • Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
    • Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.
    • There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
    • The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

    About CalOptima Health:
    CalOptima Health is the single largest health plan in Orange County, serving one in four residents. Our motto - "Better. Together." - is at the heart of our mission to serve members with excellence, dignity and respect. We are a public agency made up of compassionate leaders and professionals working together to strengthen our community's health. We are continuing to build a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion within our community where employees have a sense of belonging, and are valued for their ideas, contributions, and their unique individual perspectives they bring. CalOptima Health has been recognized as one of Orange County's best places to work, so we know there is something special about our organization. It is why people choose to work here and why they choose to stay!

    About our Benefits & Wellness options:
    At CalOptima Health, we know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), low-cost medical/vision/dental insurance options, and paid time off. To support quality work-life balance, we allow flexible scheduling during core business hours, telework options for some positions, work schedules that allow every other Monday or Friday off (9/80 schedule), and a wellness program featuring diverse activities. Additionally, CalOptima Health contributes 4% of pensionable earnings to a 401(a) retirement program with no required employee contribution. For those who are interested in additional retirement savings, employees have access to 457(b) retirement plans with pre/post-tax contribution options. For more information, please click on the 2024 CalOptima Health Benefits Guide regarding our comprehensive benefits and wellness package.

    IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

    Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is October 7, 2024 at 9:00 PM (PST). Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

    The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment, phone screen and interview.

    The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and if applicable also pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug screening). Internal CalOptima Health applicants should apply through InfoNet.

    Communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email, including your SPAM folder, regularly throughout the recruitment process. You can also visit your candidate portal to receive the most up to date status of your application.

    CalOptima Health is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff, where we will honor your unique experiences, identity, and perspectives. Our organization strives to create and maintain a workplace environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming so we can truly be Better Together.

    CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics.

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation at (714) 246-8400 if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.


    To apply, please visit: https://jobs.caloptima.org/jobs/member-liaison-specialist-customer-service-505-city-parkway-west-california-united-states






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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • CalOptima
    • CalOptima

    Our motto and programs

    “Better. Together.” is our motto, and it means that by working together, we can make things better — for our members and community. As a public agency, CalOptima was founded by the community as a County Organized Health System that offers health insurance programs for low-income children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities. As Orange County’s single largest health insurer, we provide coverage through four major programs:

     

    Medi-Cal

    California’s Medicaid Program for low-income children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities, offering comprehensive health care coverage

     

    OneCare Connect Cal MediConnect Plan

    Medicare-Medicaid Plan that combines Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits and adds worldwide emergency care, dental care, vision care and transportation to medical services at no extra cost

     

    OneCare (HMO SNP)

    Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan for seniors and people with disabilities who qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal

     

    Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

    PACE for frail older adults, providing a full range of health and social services so seniors can remain living in the community

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