Job Description

Scope
Critical analysis and processing of claims for medical expenses within the fixed turn around time.

Job content
Claims processing

• Assessing and processing claims for medical expenses while always bearing in mind the importance of medical confidentiality.
• Accurate data input to the system applications.
• Positioning him/herself analytically and critically in the context of cost management and in respect of existing working methods.
• Following up his/her own workload (volume and timing): keeping an eye on chronology and processing time of the work volume and taking suitable actions.
• Participate efficiently in processing the flow of claims: inform the Claims Supervisor about claims lacking clarity and about possible ways of optimizing the processes.
• A sustained effort towards high-quality claims handling, accurate reimbursements and fast transactions are important motivators.

In relation to other positions

• Act as focal point of contact for cases, questions from other Claims Analysts and following-up on files
• Providing accurate communication about a dossier to the interested internal employee.
• Tracking irregularities in procedures and highlighting these to the Claims Supervisor.
• Raising problems or sensitivities with your superior.
• Coaching and training trainees
• Participating actively in an agreeable and amicable atmosphere.

Additional task

• Financial verification
• Assisting Claims Supervisor, Claims in work planning, implementation of new contract, updating of Contract Summary, conducting refresher trainings
• Work closely with SMEs & Claims Supervisor and identify areas for improvement based on customer feedback on our services.

Education Level

• Bachelor degree or similar by experience

Specific Knowledge

• Passive language knowledge (English, etc.)
• Policies coverage
• Medical terminology
• Use of necessary reference works

Skills

• Skillful in taking decisions: takes the right action on allocated files based on the available information.
• Skillful with numbers: likes to work with numbers.
• Accurate: works accurately on the input of data, aims to work faultlessly.
• Discipline: pays attention to procedures, agreements and document flows.
• Efficient: finds a good balance between quality and quantity.
• Team player: Able to work in a team.
• Skillful with computer programs: readily learns the ropes in the use of current office applications and own Cigna International systems.
• Discreet: works discreetly with confidential (medical) information.
• Active knowledge of Tools needed to perform main tasks and responsibilities, such as Microsoft Office applications, CRM and tailor made software.

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