Overview
Medicare Customer Service Manager (HH & H) at WPS—A health solutions company leads a customer service team of roughly 20 members, including 3 direct reports, and focuses on delivering exceptional service. The manager directs day-to-day operations, develops staff, and drives performance excellence through strategic initiatives, policies, and procedures. Departmental expectations include ensuring compliance with CMS requirements, achieving Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and Award Fee metrics, and maintaining high levels of service accuracy, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction. This critical role directly impacts the organization's success in meeting contractual obligations and maintaining a trusted partnership with CMS, while serving as a leadership anchor within the customer service department.
Role Snapshot
- Team size : roughly 20 members, including 3 direct reports
- Focus on delivering exceptional service
- Direct day-to-day operations, staff development, and driving performance through policy and process improvements
- Ensure compliance with CMS requirements; achieve QASP and Award Fee metrics; maintain service accuracy, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction
- Lead to meet contractual obligations and maintain a trusted CMS partnership; serve as a leadership anchor in the customer service department
Salary Range
$85,000 ~ 110,000
Work Location
We are open to remote work in the following approved states :
ArizonaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaIowaMichiganMinnesotaMissouriNebraskaNevadaNew JerseyNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTexasVirginiaWisconsinWhat you'll need to be successful
Possess experience working with Medicare specifically in the Home Health and Hospice space.Have planned, organized, managed, and evaluated the day-to-day operations of a customer service team.Can ensure operational effectiveness and alignment with departmental priorities and service expectations.Excel at working in a highly compliant environment while complying with company policies and practices as well as CMS directives.Have maintain regulatory and contractual adherence through consistent oversight in previous roles.Would enjoy monitoring the performance of the department to ensure established goals and CMS requirements are met while tracking and responding to key performance indicators to ensure operational and quality targets are consistently achieved.Can partner with internal departments to share information, identify cause and effect, and implement methods to optimize performance levels.Like to collaborate with teams to make improvements and resolve systemic issues.Have developed, implemented, and continuously improve customer service processes to ensure operational efficiency.Enjoy building strong relationships with internal customers and CMS that foster trust, transparency, and open communication to support ongoing collaboration and alignment.Can ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines (i.e., HIPAA, CMS) when providing information and service to members and providers.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent post high school and / or related work experience.5 or more years of experience in customer service, claims processing, or outreach.2 or more years of supervisory / team lead experience in Medicare Part A, Part B, or Home Health and Hospice operations.Extensive knowledge of Medicare Part A, Part B and / or Home Health and Hospice program guidelines.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively explain complex information.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.Demonstrated leadership and team-building capabilities.Ability to identify, prioritize and drive work efforts that result in more efficient operations through innovation or process improvement.Ability to work in a complex, rapidly evolving environment with multiple internal and external stakeholders.Proficient in call center and workforce management technology tools such as CRM or OnBase.Preferred Qualifications
CMS knowledge of the Home Health and Hospice program.Knowledge of call center operations and workforce management technology tools.MAC contractor experience with FISS, MCS and CRM systems used for Home Health and Hospice.Remote Work Requirements
Wired (ethernet cable) internet connection from your router to your computerHigh speed cable or fiber internetMinimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https : / / speedtest.net)Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional informationBenefits
Remote and hybrid work options availablePerformance bonus and / or merit increase opportunities401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately)Competitive paid time offHealth insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1Professional and Leadership Development ProgramsReview additional benefits : (https : / / www.wpshealthsolutions.com / careers / fulltime_benefits.shtml)Who We Are
WPS, a health solutions company, is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS has been making healthcare easier for the people we serve for nearly 80 years. Proud to be military and veteran ready.
Culture Drives Our Success
WPS' culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an open and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of employee engagement as an investment in our workforce—both current and future—to effectively seek, leverage, and include differing and unique perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.
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Compliance
This position supports services under Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) contract(s). As such, the role is subject to all applicable federal regulations, CMS contract requirements, and WPS internal policies, including but not limited to standards for data security, privacy, confidentiality, and program integrity. CMS contractors and their personnel are subject to screening and background investigation prior to being granted access to information systems and / or sensitive data to safeguard government resources that provide critical services.
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