New Job Government Telesales Representative In New York

Government Telesales Representative
Government Telesales Representative

Government Telesales Representative

Company : Independent Health
Salary : Details not provided
Location : New York

Full Description

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  • Overview
  • The Government Telesales representative is responsible for government telesales and retention through the call center. Required to work collaboratively with government external sales representatives and sales management. The Government Telesales representative is responsible for 100% compliance with all CMS, State and corporate requirements.
  • Qualifications
  • Must have or obtain valid NYS Accident/Health license within 60 days of employment in order to comply with CMS regulations. Will not be permitted to conduct any Medicare sales without state licensure or receive any sales compensation.
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Two (2) years of call center service and sales experience, with the ability to work with Medicare, Medicaid and State products beneficiaries required.
  • Ability to adhere to and meet all established compliance and regulatory standards.
  • Ability and willingness to conduct outbound sales and retention calls.
  • Must commit to working CMS required holidays weekends and extended hours.
  • Excellent communication skills with external and internal customers, displaying patience, empathy and professionalism.
  • Ability to understand government products, benefits, eligibility, enrollment processes and communicate such to customers.
  • Ability to meet established service level and call center metrics including inbound calls, outbound calls and walk-ins.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team sales environment and contribute to meeting established sales goals.
  • Proficient internet, PC and Windows skills with the ability to quickly learn and implement sales lead generation web-based tools.
  • Self motivated, detail oriented, excellent time management and organizational skills.Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Proven examples of displaying the IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable.
Essential Accountabilities
Government Internal Telesales
  • Responsible for responding to prospective member phone calls, written correspondence and walk-in prospects in accordance with established service metrics. Must be available to handle walk-in prospects at our Lakewood, 250 Essjay or Medicare Information Centers as needed. Ensure that customers receive accurate information.
  • Must demonstrate compliance with regulatory audit calls conducted by CMS and the DOH and ensure compliance with all MIPPA and State regulations. Meet NCQA standards.
  • Assist prospective Medicare members in plan selection and telephonic enrollment. Complete and record telephonic applications per CMS regulations.
  • Conduct member retention outbound initiatives as required.
  • Provide plan and benefit information to Medicaid, CHP, FHP, Healthy New York and individual prospective members. Refer CHP leads to internal Facilitated Enroller.
  • Standard: The Government Telesales representative will meet all call center metrics and meet established telesales sales goals and ensure 100% compliance.

Technical Proficiency
  • Maintain technical proficiency regarding Independent Health’s contracts, benefits, policies and procedures. Attend sales training, regulatory and skill based training sessions. Must demonstrate expertise of all systems necessary to perform the functions of the position.
  • Standard: The Government telesales representative will meet the accuracy and quality metrics and be proficient with all necessary systems including Siebel, SalesForce, and Power and achieve an 85% passing score on all training exams
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
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