Member Care Advocate (MCA) - September Cohort

Job description

Included Health is on a mission to raise the standard of healthcare for everyone. We simplify healthcare by combining virtual and in-person care with expert navigation, comprehensive support, and technology that makes it easier for members to get the right care at the right time. Our Member Care Advocates (MCAs) are some of the most visible representatives of this mission, helping members feel seen, supported, and confident in navigating their benefits and care options. MCAs are a trusted guide, helping members navigate the fundamentals of their healthcare benefits while delivering high-quality, empathetic support in a high-volume environment. This role requires strong critical thinking and ownership to navigate member needs effectively. New MCA hires start their role in an 3-week paid training period with a strict schedule of 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday. Upon completion of the 3-week training period, employees will transition to their regular schedule as outlined during their offer and onboarding process. Missing work, leaving early, or arriving late without proper notice is considered an unplanned absence. Please note: No planned time off is permitted during the training period. This is a remote position and requires a secure, distraction-free home office. Recent college grads are encouraged to apply! ### Responsibilities - **Provide Member-Centered Support in a High-Volume Environment:** - Answer inbound calls and chats respectfully and empathetically, using clear, plain language to help members feel confident and informed. - **Resolve Core Member Issues:** - Explaining benefits coverage, cost-sharing concepts (deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums), and basic eligibility details. - Finding and confirming in-network providers, updating account information, and providing simple status updates on existing requests. - Connecting members to available programs (such as virtual care) by guiding them through standard enrollment or scheduling steps. - **Own Issues and Empower Members:** - Resolve clearly defined questions end-to-end using established workflows and scripting, while educating members to reduce future confusion and repeat contacts. - **Leverage Tools and Resources:** - Navigate Included Health systems, knowledge bases, and carrier portals to research questions and identify the right next step. - Accurately document interactions and follow-up actions, ensuring clear, concise notes that enable continuity of care across the team. - **Deliver Consistent Quality:** - Meet or exceed expectations for quality audits and member satisfaction (MSAT), while clearly articulating Included Health's mission and commitment to reducing friction in healthcare. ### Qualifications - Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of customer service or healthcare experience, **OR** 5 years of relevant experience in healthcare or benefits navigation. - Comfortable handling a high volume of inbound calls throughout the day using VoIP phone systems (e.g., CXOne). - Strong familiarity with Google Workspace, Apple products, and customer relationship management (CRM) software, with the ability to learn proprietary tools quickly. - Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to act as a member advocate, de-escalate challenging situations, and maintain a professional, friendly demeanor. - Strong verbal communication skills for phone interactions, including the ability to explain benefits, processes, and next steps clearly and confidently. - Strong written communication skills in English for accurate, clear documentation of member interactions. - Demonstrated ability to think critically within defined workflows, identify when something doesn't look right, and use available resources to resolve well-scoped issues. - Comfortable gathering information, asking clarifying questions, and structuring a clear summary when additional follow-up by other teams is needed. - Understands and follows HIPAA guidelines and maintains member confidentiality at all times. - Ability to work from a secure, distraction-free home office with reliable internet, and the discipline to succeed in a remote environment. - Must be able to complete the 3-week paid training period with no planned time off permitted. Training is *10 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST Monday - Friday.*