Customer Service Inbound Agent (remote)

Inbound Customer Service Agent (remote)

This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant in the United States.

Overview

Our Cognizant leadership team, working with our client, is currently seeking individuals to perform the following duties and work as part of our established Inbound Customer Service team. The full-time position is located in the Phoenix, AZ area at our NorTerra facility or Remote if outside of the Phoenix area. We are seeking highly motivated Customer Service Professionals, preferably with a healthcare background, although not necessary as we will train.

Job Description

This position requires individuals to perform the following duties and work as part of a team:

• This position is for an Inbound Provider & Member services representative
• With the goal of first call resolution, the CSR Agent will address the needs of inbound callers according to the established call flows and work processes as supplied by the client and in accordance with accepted coverage guidelines, ensuring all mandated government and state regulations are consistently met.
• CSR agent must know when to reach out to internal partners and when/how to internally refer issues ranging from claims, provider searches, location of resources, obtaining an interpreter, processing billing payments, referring enrollment issues and helping callers understand benefits.
• With a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, agents must have the ability to maintain professionalism while working within documentation guidelines, on proprietary software, utilizing dual screens and multiple applications. Agents are required to check two email accounts daily and stay up to date on call handling resources through continual document review and completion of mandated knowledge checks as assigned.
• Agents will live-document all caller interactions in accordance with Quality Assurance Guidelines and will maintain an average monthly rating as defined for the site.
• Agents will be in attendance for and will adhere to their slated schedule and will be either on a call, or readily waiting for a call in order to maintain minimum Production and Adherence standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and willingness to learn, adapt and interact with individuals who may be angry, frustrated or calling in to complain while helping to ease the abrasion between the member and the plan.
• Ability to work overtime and/or a flexible schedule based on business, client and/or account needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• High School Diploma (or GED) REQUIRED
• 1-year previous customer service experience- Call Center Preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Word and Excel- required
• Demonstrated experience in using dual monitors, multiple applications and phones simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Accurate keyboard skills and proven ability to enter data at a required speed.
  
  

Salary And Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until September 17, 2024.

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.00 -16.00 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  

Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.