Job Description
Description
The Choice Senior Specialist 1 will act as a subject matter expert responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of credentialing, Applied Processes and commission-related functions across the Choice Production Teams. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of carrier credentials, commission statements, ID management, audit activities, SOP creation and updates and handling of escalated issues.
As a trusted team resource, the Senior Specialist serves as a mentor to peers, acts as a primary backup to the supervisor for scheduling and complex inquiries and contributes to process improvement through documentation, analysis, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily credentialing, Applied Processes, and commission operations
- Process carrier credentials, commission statements, and ID-related requests accurately and on time
- Perform audits, reconciliations, and recurring file processing tasks
- Maintain and update SOPs and supporting documentation
- Triage and resolve escalations in a timely and professional manner
- Serve as a mentor and resource to team members
- Provide backup support to the supervisor as needed, including scheduling and handling complex inquiries
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
- Support the processing of work when business need requires and capacity allows
Strong Preference
- Prior Choice experience is required
- Demonstrated execution and knowledge of tools supporting review and uploading of work
- Proven experience with recurring file processing, audits, and reconciliation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience creating SOPs and process documentation
- Prior experience triaging and managing escalations
- Ability to mentor peers and provide frontline backup to supervisors
Qualifications
- Capabilities typically acquired through an Associate`s degree or equivalent experience and preferably 1 to 3 years of related experience
- Technical proficiency in company systems
- Subject matter expertise in all lines of business for the transactions within authority limit
- Proficient personal computer and keyboard skills
- Ability to work in a high production environment, balancing both quality and productivity demands
- Three years experience as a Production or Operations Specialist with proven leadership capabilities
