Description and Requirements
Job Location: Virtual
Schedule: This position requires work every weekend, Saturday AND Sunday. In return you will have two week days off, every week.
Role Value Proposition:
The Claims Coordinator accurately reviews medical records and invoices, utilizing their understanding of pet health diagnoses and procedures, to evaluate coverage and equitably settle pet health insurance claims with respect to policy limits & terms. Communicates with the Insured, Veterinarian or Pet Adoption Agency to determine the details of the claim, requesting and verifying necessary documentation, and informs the Insured of claim status or claim outcome. Utilizes the workflow queues to perform job functions to include: claim entry/policy association, pre-adjudication, Insured/Veterinarian documentation requests, claim closeouts, claim appeals, and “good to go” claims processing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Requests and communicates with Insureds, Veterinarians, or Adoption Agencies for clarification of diagnosis/additional information necessary to accurately process claim
- Adjudicates for allocation of deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance maximums and provider reimbursements. Follows adjudication policies and procedures to ensure proper payment of claims
- Documents phone calls in system and follows up on issues if needed
- Resolves problems resulting from claim adjudication and communicates claim status and claim outcome with Insureds
- Prepares reports as required by management and enters/receives inbound documents as assigned
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Three years veterinary medical experience or equivalency preferred
- Strong understanding of veterinary medical terminology
Preferred:
- Vet Tech License (HIGHLY PREFERED)
- Ability to operate in a fast-pace, multi-tasking environment with deadlines
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and phone communication skills
- Strong computer background using MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Internet and ability to learn quickly (to include our proprietary CRM system for managing customers)
Business Category
Pet Team - Group Benefits_01022
Number of Openings
9
At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.”
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!