Underwriting Account Senior Representative

Immediate need for a talented Underwriting Account Senior Representative. This is a 04+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Austin, TX(Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:24-43390
Pay Range: $21 - $23/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:

• As an Underwriter for Client, you are part of a team assessing risk for Medicare Supplement and a portfolio of supplemental products including Whole Life and Cancer and Heart plans.
• This team interacts with agents and applicants regarding underwriting requirements and underwriting decisions.
• Bring your problem-solving and analytical skills and computer knowledge as we change people s lives for the better.
• Accurately assess medical history according to established underwriting criteria.
• This will include review of the enrollment application and available third-party data to assist with risk evaluation.
• Understanding of the portfolio of product offerings and the different underwriting criteria used to accurately evaluate an enrollment application.
• Reach out to applicants for clarity regarding medical history. This will include asking additional probing questions related to medical history or prescription usage.
• Complete application reviews timely. This will include reviewing applications within established turnaround times to meet service level targets.
• Clearly communicate and publish underwriting decision details for denied coverage. This will include creating accurate and complete written correspondence.
• Build and maintain relationships with other members of the new business team to include the UW Support Team

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills; Customer service, underwriting experience, medicare.
• Medical UW experience, critical thinking skills
• Strict adherence to established protocols and schedule
• Strong communication skills
• 1+ years prior Healthcare Underwriting experience required.
• Medical knowledge or prior medical Insurance-related work experience required.
• Above average knowledge of medical conditions/prescriptions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel
• Ability to meet production and quality standards.
• Intermediate PC Skills
• Experience working in a remote environment
• High School diploma is required.

Our client is a leading Healthcare 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.

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