Eligibility & Enrollment Specialist I

To learn more about Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hiring Policies, please click here . Job Summary The Eligibility & Enrollment Specialist provides administrative and customer service support to agents, applicants and members related to eligibility and enrollment of individual products. Incumbent completes and processes assigned applications and change requests that do not require medical underwriting and coordinates with Underwriting to perform pre-underwriting research and development of applications that requires underwriting review. This position is classified as a customer facing role. Requirements EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent. EXPERIENCE Minimum two (2) years' experience in a specialized customer service environment. OR two (2) years' college (at least 48 credit hours) with one (1) year experience in a specialized customer service environment. Must pass company proficiency test: Customer Service Assessment ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES Confidentiality Dependability Great Phone Etiquette Active Listening Keyboarding Customer Service Teamwork Outstanding Interpersonal Communication Highly Organized Detail-Oriented Problem Solving Oral & Written Communication Self-Motivated Team Player Decision Making Mentoring Coaching Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to work independently Skills • Active Listening • Computer Work • Customer Service • Decision Making • External Collaboration • Interpersonal Communication • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Word • Oral Communications • Organizing • Problem Solving • Researching • Results Interpretation • Written Communication Responsibilities • Conducts pre-underwriting research and development of applications that require underwriting review and responds to requests by Underwriting to complete the application process once that review is complete • Handles outgoing correspondence for applicants, members, and agents • Identifies opportunities for process and quality improvement • Performs other duties as assigned • Processes enrollment applications and change requests by providing customer service needs both verbal and written communication, in a timely, accurate and professional manner and completes processing of underwriting and non-underwriting applications and change forms • Works closely with other departments to immediately resolve enrollment issues and communicates any processing concerns affecting potential customers and members • Works collaboratively with internal and external customers to ensure excellent service with a high level of accuracy and compliance with established audit guidelines Certifications Arkansas Insurance License Life & Health - Arkansas Insurance Department Security Requirements This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual. Segregation of Duties Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual. Employment Type Regular ADA Requirements 1.1 General Office Worker, Sedentary, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment.