eCOB Specialist I
Location: Virtual, this role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
Hours: Training is M-F from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm MST. After training schedule will be an 8-hour shift between 6 am - 6 pm MST.
The eCOB Specialist I responsible for researching and investigating other coverage for all of the company's groups and members. Performs multi complex functions and interprets complex rules, laws and contracts. Accountable for end-to-end functionality on every Coordination of Benefits (COB) function including reconciliation of claim, membership and accounting.
How you will make an impact:
Utilizes internal queries, internal resource tools, must initiate delicate-in-nature phone calls to other carriers, members, groups, providers, attorneys, CMS and Medicaid and report to identify members who are or should be enrolled in other coverage.
Aides members in enrolling in Medicare when they are entitled.
Updates all of the company's membership system components with investigation results for claim coordination.
Ensures correct forms are provided to assist members enrolling in Medicare.
Reviews claim history to reconcile processed, pended or recovered in any error.
Associate must identify the correct formulas in order to adjudicates impacted claims, using multiple COB Formulas for the various product @types, pursuant to State and Federal Guidelines.
Associates in this role are expected to have the ability to multi-task, including handling calls, texts, facsimiles, and electronic queues, while simultaneously taking notes and speaking to customers.
Additional expectations to include but not limited to: Proficient in maintaining focus during extended periods of sitting and handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment; strong verbal and written communication skills, both with virtual and in-person interactions; attentive to details, critical thinker, and a problem-solver; demonstrates empathy and persistence to resolve caller issues completely; comfort and proficiency with digital tools and platforms to enhance productivity and minimize manual efforts.
Associates in this role will have a structured work schedule with occasional overtime or flexibility based on business needs, including the ability to work from the office as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of claims processing and/or customer service and a minimum of 1 year coordination of benefits experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred skills, experiences, and capabilities:
Knowledge of NAIC & CMS COB guidelines strongly preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, PC skills, database system, and related software (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) strongly preferred.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
