Health Program Assistant

Do you have a head for details and a heart for connecting with customers We are seeking candidates to join our Telephone Counseling program. Our counselors help our members have a positive retirement experience and strive to provide caring personal service. Their goal is to provide amazing customer service and make a meaningful difference in the lives of members. We are looking for candidates who love to help people solve problems communicate well and thrive on providing a great customer experience to those they serve. Your experience in banking accounting claims or benefit processing gives you a strong foundation to join the team as a trainee where well teach you the ins and outs of our business. Upon successful completion of departmental training and employee probation periods youll have opportunities to move beyond an entrylevel role connect with our base of over 1.3 million members and grow your career in one of Austins Top Workplaces.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Benefit Counseling Actively participates in the TRS Benefit Counseling training program. Counsels members and provides assistance to school district officials regarding the full range of TRS benefit options. Explains benefit options including eligibility requirements and limitations and provides general information and referral services on related benefit programs such as Social Security and Medicare. Responds to and resolves telephone inquiries and complaints. May researched and resolve complaints and problems regarding service and disability requirements projected benefits health benefits refunds death benefits purchase of special services post retirements district reporting requirements agency forms and other issues. Determines and explains benefit options and taxes associated with those options. Determines recommends and/or implements appropriate actions necessary to resolve issues and process member requests including informing and/or making recommendations to members and school district officials on necessary actions. Interprets and explains TRS and other applicable rules regulations policies procedures processes and forms. Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Training Required to successfully complete the TRS Benefit Counseling training program and new hire probation period. Experience Two (2) years of fulltime experience in banking accounting claims processing benefit processing or other customer service related experience involving interpreting applying and communicating complex laws regulations and policies.

Registration Certification or Licensure: None Preferred Qualifications Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. One (1) year of experience in a call center environment requiring the interpretation and explanation of complex program laws rules policies and procedures. Experience communicating using web chat software. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

If you are interested please contact Latasha SimonBarney

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Qualifications

• High school diploma
• One (1) year of experience in a call center environment