Intake Specialist Location: Fully Remote Pay Rate: $18.23 per hour Start Date: TBD Training Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm ET, then schedule will be assigned: (Expected shifts to be 8 hours per day, Position requires schedule flexibility. Weekend and evening shifts may be required. Permanent schedule to be decided after training. Phone hours are from 9am-7pm ET.) Job Summary - The Intake I (IQA) Associate takes in-bound calls from members, providers, etc. providing professional phone assistance to all callers through the criteria based prior authorization process.
- Maintains complete, timely and accurate documentation of all requests, and transfers all clinical questions and judgement calls to the nurse or pharmacist.
- The Intake I (IQA) Associate will also assist with other duties such as outbound calls, monitoring/responding to inquiries in mailboxes and other duties as assigned by the leadership team.
In this role, you will be responsible for: • Training and working virtually- Working independently but be self-aware enough to know when to ask for help
• Utilizing multiple software systems
• Meeting or exceeding government mandated timelines
• Complying with turnaround time, productivity and quality standards
• Conveying resolution to beneficiary or provider via direct communication and professional correspondence
• Acquiring and maintaining basic knowledge of relevant and changing Med D guidance
• Be technically capable to understand trouble-shooting steps and be able to communicate the results to leaders or IT
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with members and prescribers while managing multiple software systems
• Critical thinker/problem solver
• Ability to execute successfully in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced, highly-regulated environment
• Proficient in navigation of multiple computer applications
• Proficient use of keyboard, mouse and ability to navigate 2 workstation monitors
Experience: 1 Year Prior authorizations experience
3 Years data entry
2 Years Call Center-Healthcare customer service
Education: High School Diploma/ GED
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly rate for this remote role is $18.23 This reflects the target compensation for the position across all US locations. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
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