at Health Care Service Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Welcome to a team of caring and passionate people who work each day to meet the needs of our members and clients. At Luminare Health (a subsidiary of Health Care Service Corporation), you will be part of an organization committed to offering custom services to self-funded health benefits plans that manage costs - without compromising benefits - by offering innovative solutions, flexibility, transparency and customer support. This is an exciting time to join our team and enhance our culture that emphasizes caring, diversity and inclusion, mutual respect, collaboration and service to our communities.
Job SummaryBenefit Advocates are responsible for managing and coordinating a high volume of service requests (phone, emails, portal, chat) from employees (and their immediate family) of our clients. The position focuses on educating and assisting callers with understanding, navigating through and obtaining the maximum value of their healthcare and wellness benefits, and employee incentive programs provided by their employers. Benefit Advocates assist employees to understand their benefit plan offering, and provide direction in working through a variety of benefit issues.
Required Job Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum one year of insurance and/or benefits customer service experience
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to continuously display a positive attitude and follow directions
Possess excellent customer service skills including proper grammar, tonalities and clear dictation
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, data entry and electronic mail applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to persons representing diverse personal, professional, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Must be able to work a flexible 37.5 hour work week in a 24/7/365 call center environment - some 3rd shift, evenings, weekends, and holidays will be required
Ability to sit and use the phone for long periods of time
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Associates Degree
Bilingual in Spanish/English
EBS, PHR, SPHR or CBP certification
If selected, please note you will be joining a training class that will start on 5/13/24.
The compensation range for this position is $17.20/hr. - $26.90/hr. The salary offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan.
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EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, veteran, or disability.
Pay Transparency Statement:
At Luminare Health, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our associates to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, a minimum of 15 days' of paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, new parent paid leave, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for full-time associates.
The salary offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan.
Min to Max Range:$14.32 - $26.90
HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
