Remote Telephonic Intake Representative (sunlife)

Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

SUMMARY:  Under direct supervision, the Telephonic Intake Representative is responsible for handling inbound calls from employees, employers and leave management vendor reporting a disability claim. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promptly takes inbound calls from employees, employers and Leave Management vendor including new claim Intake scripts  reporting a disability and or absence claim in a professional manner, adhering to service standards
• Accurately identifies employee eligibility information, obtains required information and  posts new claims in the administrative system
• Follows up with claimants, employers and physicians to obtain missing claim information
• Answers questions related to claim process/workflow, explains basic contractual questions and responds to various claim inquiries
• Works collaboratively with other staff members to facilitate the accurate posting of claims
• Develops and maintains online claim data, including letters
• Ensures complete and accurate claim file documentation
• Assists in maintaining business process documentation, as new procedures are developed and best practices are identified

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with administrative requests
• Assist with department projects as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1 year work experience required, 1 year customer service experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a pleasant and professional communication style

• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service focus
• Ability to initiate and prioritize regular work duties and small projects,
• Ability to multitask, be detail oriented, organized, and exercise good time management skills
• Must possess basic contract knowledge and have the ability to interpret and communicate various provisions
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good computer skills; proficient in PC environment, with basic skills in Excel, Word and email systems
• Ability to use office equipment including fax machine, photocopier, and printer
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, claimants, vendors and others with whom DRMS does business

Minimum PC Speed Requirements

Download:          30 Mbps or higher

Upload:                15 Mbps or higher

Latency/Ping:    The lower the better but at ideally below 50ms

If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is: 

Southern region: $51,500-77,200 annually  

Central region: $54,300-81,400 annually  

Northern region: $58,000-87,000 annually  

If you are a Colorado resident, the salary range for this position is $37,500-50,600 annually. 

  =If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $ 44,300-59,800 annually.  

If you are Washington resident, the salary range for this position is $ 41,400-55,900 annually. 

Sun Life Financial (U.S.) Services Company, Inc. is a federal contractor subject to Executive Order 11246, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. As such the company is committed to taking positive steps to implement the employment-related aspects of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy. It is the company’s policy to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat qualified minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities without regard to their race/ethnicity, sex, veteran status, or disability.　

Pursuant to 41 CFR §§ 60-300.44(f)(1)(ii) and 741.44(f)(1)(ii), we hereby notify you of our company policy related to our affirmative action efforts and request appropriate action on your part.

Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email recruitingUS@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.