Discovery HealthPre-authorisation Service Consultant - Vitality Health Servicing - Talent PoolAbout DiscoveryDiscovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.Key PurposeTo deliver world class service to all Discovery Health Members, Providers, Employer groups, Hospitals, and Brokers by supporting and fully resolving their queries through various servicing channels, primarily over the telephone.To effectively manage the risk of in-hospital admissions by using your clinical knowledge and integrating this with your understanding of the benefits of the scheme and ensuring accurate information regarding fundingKey outputsThe successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following job functions:Confirming benefits according to set protocols and funding rulesAccurately obtaining and capturing information to confirm correct fundingServicing all key stakeholders telephonically and via other servicing channels until the query has been resolvedServicing key stakeholders in a customer centric way to ensure that we live by our service principlesKeeping up to date with product changes and benefits to ensure that all key stakeholders are accurately servicedContinuously staying abreast of all digital servicing tools within the business and ensuring that the functionality is fully understoodAchieving and exceeding key performance metrics relating to service deliveryKeeping abreast of continuous process, product updates and digital toolsDealing with multiple interactionsConsistently utilizing all servicing tools availableCompetencies and SkillsBehavioural CompetenciesFollowing instruction and procedures (Self-development)Analysing (Managing Complexity)Learning and Researching (Nimble Learning)Presenting and communicating information (Communicating effectively)Delivering results and meeting customer expectations (Customer focus)Deciding and initiating action (Decision Quality)Working with people (Collaborating)Writing and reporting (Communicating effectively)KnowledgeAnatomy and PhysiologySkillsTime ManagementVerbal and written communicationWorking under pressurePersonal Attribute and Skills:Customer CentricAble to work during international business hours (UK Time zone)Education and ExperienceEducation:MatricSouth African accredited Clinical QualificationExperienceAt least 6 months working experience in a customer services or clinical environmentEmployment EquityThe Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.EMPLOYMENT EQUITYThe Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
