Trilingual (English, Mandarin & Cantonese) Group Service Advocate – Flushing, NY

Requisition Number: 2231808
Job Category: Sales/Direct Selling
Primary Location: Flushing, NY

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At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities, and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

As a Group Service Advocate, responsible for providing excellent service to members, BAs and Brokers. Responsibilities include retention.

Hours: Monday through Friday from 9am-5:30pm EST (Monday through Wednesday in office on hybrid work schedule)

Location: 136-02 Roosevelt Ave Flushing, NY 11354

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide service to BAs, Brokers and Members

                      Answer inbound call inquiries from BAs, brokers and members

                      Using system, answer and resolve issues such as eligibility, enrollment, billings, and benefits courteously and accurately

                      Proactively educate BAs, Broker and members for enhanced understanding on protocols and procedures

                      Consistently meet established productively, schedule adherence, and quality standards

                      Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain productive working relationship with others and contribute as an effective team member

                      Actively seek out improvement opportunities

  • Assist BAs and Brokers on small group renewals

                      Proactively make outbound calls to BAs and Brokers of renewing groups for upcoming renewal reminder

                      Explain renewal process and assist BAs with necessary renewal forms

                      Act as consultant to assist BAs on plan design/benefits changes to meet groups’ needs

                      Work with Enrollment Department to ensure renewal with changes is received on timely basis and new benefits are installed correctly in system

                      Enhance relationship with BAs through renewal process to improve group retention

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • Current license for Life and Health insurance or is able to obtain within the first month of employment
  • 1+ years of customer service experience
  • Trilingual, fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese)
  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule in office Monday through Wednesday at 136-02 Roosevelt Ave Flushing, NY 11354

Soft Skills:

  • Proficient problem solving approach to quickly assess current state and formulate recommendations
  • Good communication and relationship building skills

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. 

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $16.00 to $24.04 per hourPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 

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Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2231808

Business Segment Employer & Individual

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time

Country: US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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