Recovery Specialist Associate

Recovery Specialist Associate

This role requires associates to be in the office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Please note that per our policy on hybrid / virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Shift : Monday- Friday 10 : 30am - 7 : 00pm EST

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Subrogation, formerly Meridian Resource Company, is a health care cost containment company offering subrogation recovery services.

The Recovery Specialist Associate is responsible for identifying, tracking, and reconciling overpayments made to providers and ensuring that recovery is made and reported under general supervision. Performs all authorized duties in the processing of overpayments allocated to the assigned market consistent with all applicable company and departmental policies.

How you will make an impact :

Effectively support the Subrogation Recovery Operations team.

Provides exceptional service to member, providers, group administrators and attorneys who are providing information on, or seeking information about third party / worker's compensation subrogation files.

Identifies, reviews, sets up or closes health insurance subrogation claims via phone, fax, email or mail. For open cases, collects, records and verifies member information, pertinent accident details, attorney information and third-party liability information. Records detailed and accurate file notes obtained from calls or written correspondence.

Manage high-volume intake calls and correspondence inventory effectively.

Determine membership eligibility using various job aids and membership systems.

Responds to calls, letters, faxes and emails from policyholders, agents, vendors and / or providers.

Show initiative and resourcefulness in solving problems and meeting customer needs.

Develop relationships with other business units and service partners whose assistance, cooperation and support may be needed.

Adheres to company and department policies and procedures as well as HIPAA regulations.

Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

Requires H.S. diploma or GED preferred, a minimum 2 years of claims or data entry experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences :

Prior call center experience strongly preferred.

Medical claims processing experience preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, MS Teams, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and software programs preferred.

Excellent communications skills both oral and written preferred.

Prior health care experience preferred.

Strong problem-solving skills preferred.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient / member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.