Remote - Provider Relations Associate Analyst

Immediate need for a talented Provider Relations Associate Analyst. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in U.S(Remote Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interestednbsp;Job ID :   25-74308  Pay Range : $19 - $19.50 / hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location Key Responsibilities :   Please Note : hours during training are 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm CST. After all of the training is completed, the hours for this position will be 10 : 30am-7 : 00pm CST. The Claims & PR (Provider Relations) Advocate will service inbound claim calls from both members and providers or their office support staff. Occasional outbound calls are required to resolve claim issues. The types of calls a Claims & PR Advocate services may include but are not limited to : inquiries about claim status details, claim reprocessing requests, provider contract questions or requests to update demographics. Due to the wide variety of call types, several applications are required to service these inquiries, and multiple applications are often needed within the same call. Independent problem solving, multitasking, and technical savvy are essential to be able to carry out the responsibilities of this role. Calls must be serviced in a helpful and professional manner. Contractors will initially be trained to take calls regarding Eligibility and Benefits from Behavioral Health Providers. This initial training is required before learning how to service Claim and PR (Provider Relations) calls. Timing for the Claim and PR training is yet to be determined, and will be based on business need. The primary responsibility of this role is to answer inbound claim calls from members or providers, as well as contracting and Provider Relations related calls from providers. The work environment is structured, and the majority of the day will be spent answering these calls from a queue. Occasional outbound calls may be necessary for issues requiring follow-up. Within a call a Claims & PR Advocate may : Assist a member or provider with understanding how a claim has processed Verify claim status for a member or provider Educate a member or provider on billing protocols Write or correct authorizations to ensure claims are paid correctly Send claims for adjustment / reprocessing Request duplicate EOBs for a member or provider Send a request for a cancelled check copy, to reissue a check, or request a stop pay / do not reissue on a check Provide follow-up on issues by making outbound calls when necessary Send resources to members and providers via email Submit a complaint on the member or provider39;s behalf Send handoff requets to matrix partners for escalated or complex issues Assist providers with contract related inquiries and demographic updates Independently problem-solve to ensure accurate information is given, exceptional customer service, and first call resolution is achievedKey Requirements and Technology Experience :   Key skills; Behavioral Health Experience Claims & Provider Relations Healthcare industry experience Customer Service experience Able to excel and / or prior successful experience in a virtual team environment Ability to maintain a professional and positive image to members, providers, facilities, billing offices, etc. Candidate must possess superb interpersonal communication skills Effective listening and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks Intuitive technical capabilities with the ability to quickly understand and apply working knowledge on several claim systems and applications Independent problem-solving skills Strong time management skills Ability to type effectively and have strong PC skills  A bachelor39;s degree is required. No certs or licenses requirednbsp;Our client is a leading Healthcare and Insurance Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy hereprof