Blue Shield Of California
Information Resource Center Representative, Advanced (Bilingual Spanish) - San D
Blue Shield Of California, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Job Description
Your Role
The Information Resource Center (IRC) Representative, Advanced is responsible for managing the Blue Shield Promise Health Plan's Informational Resource Center (IRC). The IRC connects members of the community to classes and personalized services that foster community connections, address social needs, and keep people active, healthy, and informed. The Blue Shield Promise IRC Representative provides in-person support to Blue Shield Promise members and consumers who visit the IRC. That support includes, but is not limited to, health plan member services, explanation of benefits, linkage to enrollment assistance, and referral to social services and care planning. In addition, the IRC Representative assists with engaging members on select quality events and participating in BSC-sponsored activities.
*This position will require five days a week onsite at an Information Resource Center in San Diego and may require travel (locally and occasionally, Los Angeles County for training purposes)*
Responsibilities
Your Work
In this role, you will: Resolve issues and inquiries concerning member eligibility, benefits, provider information, clinical, pharmacy and other health or social service needs Compose routine and non-routine correspondence to answer benefits/provider inquiries in writing Coordinate membership changes such as member's primary care physician. May participate in quality and efficiency workgroups to continuously improve quality member/customer satisfaction Analyze available programs, determine program eligibility, and connect members to appropriate vendors, Health Advocates, Social Workers, Pharmacy Techs, and Pharmacists Conduct outreach calls and activities to inform members about the Informational Resource Center, how to access health plan benefits, and assist with scheduling appointments Coordinates membership changes such as member's primary care physician Verify the member is included in or targeted for any outreach or care gap programs and connect members to programs or services when appropriate Assist with organization and hosting unique quality events and participating in on-site, off-site center activities Qualifications
Your Knowledge and Experience
Requires a high school diploma or GED Requires at least 5 years of professional experience Requires broad knowledge of operational systems and practices typically gained through extensive experience and/or education Requires being bilingual in Spanish as demonstrated by successful completion of an oral language proficiency test Requires at least 12 months of experience with Medi-Cal eligibility guidelines. Requires experience in Medi-Cal application and renewal/redetermination process Requires strong customer service background Must demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility, professionalism, and dependability in all workplace activities #LI-AD3
About the Team
About Blue Shield of California
As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.
At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.
To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities - join us!
Our Values:
Honest.
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short. Human.
We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives. Courageous.
We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. Our Workplace Model:
At Blue Shield of California and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose - whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach - by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce.
Two Ways of Working:
Hybrid (Default):
Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above).Exceptions: o Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.
o Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.
o For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.
On-Site:
Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.
Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.
Please click here for further physical requirement detail.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.
Your Role
The Information Resource Center (IRC) Representative, Advanced is responsible for managing the Blue Shield Promise Health Plan's Informational Resource Center (IRC). The IRC connects members of the community to classes and personalized services that foster community connections, address social needs, and keep people active, healthy, and informed. The Blue Shield Promise IRC Representative provides in-person support to Blue Shield Promise members and consumers who visit the IRC. That support includes, but is not limited to, health plan member services, explanation of benefits, linkage to enrollment assistance, and referral to social services and care planning. In addition, the IRC Representative assists with engaging members on select quality events and participating in BSC-sponsored activities.
*This position will require five days a week onsite at an Information Resource Center in San Diego and may require travel (locally and occasionally, Los Angeles County for training purposes)*
Responsibilities
Your Work
In this role, you will: Resolve issues and inquiries concerning member eligibility, benefits, provider information, clinical, pharmacy and other health or social service needs Compose routine and non-routine correspondence to answer benefits/provider inquiries in writing Coordinate membership changes such as member's primary care physician. May participate in quality and efficiency workgroups to continuously improve quality member/customer satisfaction Analyze available programs, determine program eligibility, and connect members to appropriate vendors, Health Advocates, Social Workers, Pharmacy Techs, and Pharmacists Conduct outreach calls and activities to inform members about the Informational Resource Center, how to access health plan benefits, and assist with scheduling appointments Coordinates membership changes such as member's primary care physician Verify the member is included in or targeted for any outreach or care gap programs and connect members to programs or services when appropriate Assist with organization and hosting unique quality events and participating in on-site, off-site center activities Qualifications
Your Knowledge and Experience
Requires a high school diploma or GED Requires at least 5 years of professional experience Requires broad knowledge of operational systems and practices typically gained through extensive experience and/or education Requires being bilingual in Spanish as demonstrated by successful completion of an oral language proficiency test Requires at least 12 months of experience with Medi-Cal eligibility guidelines. Requires experience in Medi-Cal application and renewal/redetermination process Requires strong customer service background Must demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility, professionalism, and dependability in all workplace activities #LI-AD3
About the Team
About Blue Shield of California
As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.
At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.
To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities - join us!
Our Values:
Honest.
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short. Human.
We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives. Courageous.
We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. Our Workplace Model:
At Blue Shield of California and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose - whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach - by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce.
Two Ways of Working:
Hybrid (Default):
Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above).Exceptions: o Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.
o Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.
o For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.
On-Site:
Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.
Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.
Please click here for further physical requirement detail.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.