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CNO Financial Group Transparency Specialist in United States
Salary Range : $19.77 - $29.65 Hourly
Job Details
The stated pay range is based on a national-average location. Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills, and location. This position is bonus eligible.
CNO’s Worksite division, Optavise is hiring a Transparency Specialist to educate our members on the cost of medical care and assist them in the making educated decisions when planning for an upcoming test or procedure. Transparency Specialists calculate and provide members with customized cost comparison estimates, of the member’s projected financial responsibility, based on their insurance coverage prior to service.
This is your opportunity to be a part of a team that positively impacts the lives of others. Health care costs can be overwhelming, and our Transparency Specialists help member employees to be better consumers of their health care and to save money.
As a Transparency Specialist, your responsibilities will include:
Communicate member liability clearly and accurately while adequately explaining concepts such as deductibles, coinsurance, and or copayments and how they may affect the cost of care.
Demonstrate knowledge of insurance benefits, and insurance companies.
Explain how non-covered and out-of-network services factor into the out-of-pocket cost.
Research and call provider offices and/or medical facilities to source pricing, obtain costs, confirm affiliation.
Receive calls, faxes and emails from members who have requests to compare the cost of medical care and use internal systems to support and document member conversations, follow-ups, and resolutions.
Listen to members, identifying and understanding cost information being requested from the member.
The Transparency Specialist position is well-suited for you if you:
Exhibit a professional and pleasant demeanor with members, brokers, employers, and customers of all types.
Maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenging or difficult situations.
Use problem-solving techniques to identify issues, root causes and possible solutions.
Set expectations for time-sensitive follow ups, and how the issue will be managed, including possible outcomes.
Research and resolve member issues, including consulting with providers, plan administrators, and insurance companies.
Collaborate with internal colleagues to assist and/or transfer, based on member needs.
Read, analyze, and interpret insurance plan documents.
What you’ll need:
High School Diploma
Minimum 1 year experience in health insurance, benefits, a provider setting, or other similar environment.
Outstanding communication skills and commitment to correct grammar.
Knowledge of medical coding (CPT and HCPCS) Healthcare Industry experience or knowledge (benefits, specifically).
What will set you apart:
Bachelor's degree
2 years of experience in the healthcare or employee benefits field
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
short-term & long-term disability insurance
Paid time-off and corporate holidays,
paid parental leave
company paid life insurance
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CNO embraces flexibility and encourages you to work where you’re most productive. Associates who live within a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Birmingham, Carmel, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee) have access to come into that office.
Associates who live outside of a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Birmingham, Carmel, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee) may perform this role full-time work from home (WFH) from any US based location, as long as you are willing to work central or eastern time zone hours.
All associates may be asked to travel to varying corporate offices periodically. Work cannot be performed from outside of the United States.
Optavise is a trusted benefits partner for business owners and human resources professionals who work hard to build and maintain a healthy, happy workforce. Through Optavise’s cohesive suite of products and services, we guide employers and employees through their healthcare choices to help reduce costs and increase benefits engagement. We streamline administration for employers and educate employees about benefits and care options, making it easy for them to choose and use their benefits wisely. Optavise provides a first-of-its-kind benefits solution, including:
Benefits administration technology for a streamlined enrollment process
Customizable selection of voluntary benefits that employees want and need
Year-round benefits education, communications and advocacy to inform and empower employees to become better healthcare consumers
Expert resources, helping employees maximize their benefits and make more informed choices for themselves and their family members.
Our goal is to help people make good healthcare decisions. By simplifying administration and making benefits easier to understand, we help drive employee engagement and satisfaction, and save employers time and money.
Optavise is the worksite marketing brand of CNO Financial Group. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands and supported by our associates and agents. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and more than $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 8,600 exclusive agents and independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions.
We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I); Integrity, Customer Focus, Excellence, and Teamwork. We have offices in more than 260 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Philadelphia, Orlando and Milwaukee.
At CNO Financial Group, we’re always looking forward—to the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands’ customers, and the growth we create within our own company. We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences.
If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Compensation
Pay Range: $19.77 - $29.65 Hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
ReqID : JR167576
Job Type : Full time