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WEX Inc.

COBRA Operations Specialist I

Posted 4 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in US
17-23 Hourly
Entry level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in US
17-23 Hourly
Entry level
Administer COBRA and Direct Bill plans, balances, employer accounts, and incoming files. Resolve internal questions, account discrepancies, and tier-three escalations using product and system knowledge. Communicate with departments, employers, consultants, brokers, and vendors through case management. Support peer training, process improvement, compliance with HIPAA policies, special projects, and quality and performance goals.
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How you’ll make an impact

  • Must adhere to security policies

  • Maintain detailed knowledge in function area(s) related to COBRA and Direct Bill

  • Serve as an internal resource, troubleshoot questions and provide issue resolution using product, file and system knowledge

  • Serve as a knowledgeable contact for internal departments

  • Communicate with other teams and employers through case management to resolve account discrepancies

  • Responsible for solving cases and resolving tier 3 escalations

  • Create, update and maintain member plans and balances

  • Create, update and maintain employer plans

  • Process incoming files and accurately report errors

  • Facilitate peer training when requested

  • Identify trends to improve employer's, consultant's, partner’s and third-party vendor's experience

  • Ensure requests made by internal departments, consultants, brokers and employers are resolved in a timely manner

  • Attend regularly scheduled one on one meetings with direct supervisor for professional development and goal setting

  • Work with your team, other departments and case management employer communication to ensure a positive customer experience

  • Create efficiencies and improve processes for employers, consultants and third-party vendors

  • Maintain a continuous improvement approach to work

  • Participate in ongoing learning, development opportunities and sharing of knowledge

  • Maintain attendance and punctuality standards

  • Maintain expected quality and performance metrics

  • Must participate in team meetings and one on ones via video and phone

  • Assist with special projects

General Duties:

All other duties as assigned 

Assist with special projects 

Continually work on improving departmental workflow 

Maintain policy according to HIPAA

Experience you’ll bring

Minimum Required Qualifications for Consideration

Preferred Qualifications

  • Must pass a successful background investigation

  • Experience with computer proficiency

  • Experience with Section 125, HIPAA and HITECH Regulations

  • Experience with administrative software, computer proficiency and 10 key/keyboard

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.Pay Range: $17.00 - $22.50

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