**Experienced Full Stack Customer Service Specialist – Inbound Claims Resolution and Coaching**

At blithequark, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic team of innovative professionals. Our purpose is simple - we strive to bend the cost curve in healthcare for all. Our dedication to service excellence extends to all our stakeholders – internal and external - driving us to consistently exceed expectations. We are intentionally bold, we foster innovation, we nurture accountability, we champion diversity, and empower each other to illuminate our collective potential. Be part of our amazing transformational journey as we optimize the opportunity towards becoming a leading technology, data, and innovation voice in healthcare. Onward and Upward!!! **Job Summary** We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Full Stack Customer Service Specialist to join our team at blithequark. As a key member of our customer service team, you will be responsible for handling, researching, and communicating regarding complex and escalated claims inquiries stemming from patients, clients, providers, and internal customers. This role requires a unique blend of technical skills, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to provide exceptional customer service and support. **Key Responsibilities** * Investigate, analyze, research, and resolve complex and escalated claim inquiries from patients, clients, providers, and internal customers as a result of issues related to discounts, payments, and balance billing. This includes handling legal inquiries or department of insurance complaints. * Provide resolution and closure to the applicable recipients. Create and execute business correspondence to clients or providers using multiple media formats such as emails, form letters, and issue-specific letters. This includes initiating resolution and follow-up calls to clients and providers. * Adhere to client turnaround requirements as it relates to response time and required actions. * Ensure investigative notes related to any contact with providers and clients are documented and accessible throughout the applicable systems. * Ensure the maintenance of and compliance with department standards for production, accuracy, and turnaround time. * Perform system claim adjustments based on outcomes and communicate with clients regarding confirmation. * Assume and resolve escalated claim and inquiries from team members. Serve as a back-up for team members or leadership. * Coach and mentor less experienced team members on claims handling, resource utilization, and appropriate resolutions. * May include call center responsibilities, including adhering to call center standards. * Assist in training new team members as needed and providing feedback to leadership. * Various research projects for senior management and clients, as assigned. * Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across disciplines and departments. * Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and requirements. * Demonstrate blithequark's Core Competencies and values held within. **Job Scope** The incumbent works under minimal supervision to complete job responsibilities in applying a fundamental knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to the servicing of inquiries and providing resolution and follow-up, where necessary. Work is complex and requires independent judgment within established guidelines; however, may seek guidance from management as needed. This job has regular contact with external and internal customers. The individual may act as a primary contact for priority clients. While this is not a supervisory job, an incumbent acts as a resource to the team and may provide input to management on training recommendations. **Qualifications** * Minimum completion of high school (i.e., diploma or GED) * Minimum 3 years of experience in the healthcare industry or customer service, preferably with out-of-network claims * Required licensures, professional certifications, and/or Board certifications as applicable * Bilingual English/Spanish may be required for some positions * Knowledge of healthcare claims and appeal procedures * Knowledge of insurance company and medical service provider vocabulary desirable * Communication (written, verbal, and listening) problem-solving, interpersonal, and decision-making skills * Ability to create and compose business correspondence * Ability to multitask while setting priorities * Ability to analyze data and arrive at a logical conclusion * Ability to identify issues and determine appropriate course of action for resolution * Ability to elicit trust and credibility with all levels of the organization * Ability to work with accuracy in a fast-paced environment * Ability to adjust/alter workflow to meet deadlines * Ability to work independently as well as part of a team * Ability to handle confidential information * Ability to handle high-pressure situations and variance in workload volume * Ability to use software, hardware, and peripherals related to job responsibilities, including MS Office * Individual in this position must be able to work in a standard office environment, which requires sitting and viewing monitor(s) for extended periods of time, operating standard office equipment such as, but not limited to, a keyboard, copier, and telephone **Compensation and Benefits** The salary range for this position is $20.32 per hour. Specific offers take into account a candidate's education, experience, and skills, as well as the candidate's work location and internal equity. This position is also eligible for health insurance, 401(k), and bonus opportunity. We realize that our employees are instrumental to our success, and we reward them accordingly with very competitive compensation and benefits packages, an incentive bonus program, as well as recognition and awards programs. Our work environment is friendly and supportive, and we offer flexible schedules whenever possible, as well as a wide range of live and web-based professional development and educational programs to prepare you for advancement opportunities. **Benefits** * Medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductible and copay * Life insurance * Short and long-term disability * Paid Parental Leave * 401(k) + match * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Generous Paid Time Off – accrued based on years of service * WA Candidates: the accrual rate is 4.61 hours every other week for the first two years of tenure before increasing with additional years of service * 10 paid company holidays * Tuition reimbursement * Flexible Spending Account * Employee Assistance Program * Sick time benefits – for eligible employees, one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours per calendar year, unless the laws of the state in which the employee is located provide for more generous sick time benefits. **Application Deadline** We will generally accept applications for at least 5 calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. **Equal Opportunity Employer** blithequark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. **Apply Now** If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Apply for this job