Claims Assessor

Opportunity to join RT Health's Claims team on a part time, fixed term contract.

About The Role
The Ancillary and Medical Claims Assessor will be responsible for processing high volumes of ancillary and medical claims. This role has a strong customer service focus, and it is essential that accurate information and exceptional service is provided in responding to enquiries raised by internal customers, members, Medicare Australia and providers. A thorough understanding of the funds policies and procedures are required.

This is a
fixed term contract
for four months on a part time basis for 22.5 hours a week, ideally three days a week.

Hours of operation are Monday to Friday between 8:30am-5:30pm. This role is based in the Sydney CBD with hybrid working available.

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to the following:

• Assess and process all types of ancillary claims within SLAs
• Review and pay claims in accordance with Fund Rules and policies
• Maintain claims quality by ensuring processing accuracy targets are achieved and error rates are below unit KPI's
• Achieve productivity targets as set per unit KPIs
• Process rejected, refused, suspended and adjusted claims within standards
• Respond to enquiries from members and providers
• Perform claims adjustments and initiate follow up/recovery action as required
• Action reports and perform quality review processes as required
• Actively assists fellow team members in assessing complicated claims
• Provide support to Call Centre on claims related queries

About You
You are solutions focused with strong attention to details and have exceptional customer service skills. You will have experience in a contact centre, ideally within private health insurance claims.

To Be Successful, You Will Have

• Previous proven experience of processing claims
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Sound understanding of the Fund's products and services
• ensure unit objectives are met
• Accuracy of data input skills
• Be an effective team player
• Intermediate PC skills in Outlook, Excel, Word and fund management systems
• Sound understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to set own priorities to ensure unit objectives are met

Desirable

• Previous experience processing ancillary or medical claims transactions
• Previous experience in provider fraud detection
• Experience in the Private Health Insurance industry

About RT Health
At RT Heath, we're all about community. It's the reason we were founded back in 1889 and it's why we're still here today supporting more than 48,000 hardworking Aussies across the rail, transport and energy industries. Australia's first registered health fund and proudly not for profit, we've spent 130+ years supporting our members with great value health cover and a level of care that we're known for. We're now a proud division of HCF, Australia's largest not-for-profit health fund but we remain focused on our commitment to support hardworking men, women and families on their health journeys.

Our members come first. Always.

Culture & Benefits
Purpose-driven passion
We're united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance
Skills
We'll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
• Discounts on HCF's products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth
We believe in lifelong learning and provide opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.

Next steps
If you
require any adjustments
to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to
Talent Acquisition –
to discuss.

We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.