Operations Support Services Team Lead

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To supervise Operations Support Services (OSS) staff and processes; to monitor colleagues' workloads; to provide training and monitor individual transactions; and to provide technical direction on work processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises Operations Support Services colleagues.
• Defines and establishes quality assurance procedures, standards, metrics reporting and auditing.
• Trains OSS team on tasks and responsibilities.
• Reviews quality data, conducts audits, tracks quality metrics, and reports on findings.
• Tracks non-compliance issues and monitors through resolution.
• Manages staffing schedules to assure appropriate department coverage.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
• Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience
Six (6) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years claims management experience. Some proven software specifications experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Leadership/management/motivational skills
• Excellent analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Good judgment and discretion skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. 

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time