Customer Service Rep

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $31.05/hr
Offer will be made by the client based on experience and on their internal scale

Tentative Start Date: Feb 3rd

Monday to Friday, Full In-Office
•Training Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (with a 1-hour lunch break)
•Post-Training Schedule is between business hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (8 hours with 30 mins- 1 hour lunch break)
•Temps will be provided their actual post training schedule during the end of training or sooner.
•Schedule is subjected to change and dependent on business needs however will be communicate with employee at least a day in advance if not more.
•For employees scheduled to end at 5:30PM, they must be able to stay until the call queue clears so there is possibility end time may extend a little beyond 5:30PM.

Job Summary

One of our most prestigous healthcare clients is seeking a highly motivated an experienced Customer Service Representative to join our team. The Customer Service Representative (CSR) will be the first line of contact for members and providers. The incumbent will assist members and providers with questions and/or complaints related to the Medi-Cal programs for Orange County. The incumbent will provide information regarding eligibility, enrollment, benefits and services to eligible members and providers.

Position Information:

Duties & Responsibilities:

- 80% - Program Support Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability. Maintains departmental productivity and quality standards. Follows through on and completes all member and provider inquiries or requests during the original member and provider interaction. Serves as a resource for other team members.
- Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
- Maintains departmental productivity and quality standards.
- Follows through on and completes all member and provider inquiries or requests during the original member and provider interaction.
- Serves as a resource for other team members.
- 15% - Administrative Support Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short and long-term goals/priorities for the department. Addresses member and provider inquiries, questions and concerns in all areas including eligibility, enrollment, claims or authorization status, benefit interpretation and referrals/authorizations for medical care in-person or telephonically. Enters accurate and complete documentation into internal application systems regarding all concerns and/or inquiries from the member and provider interaction. Communicates, builds and maintains internal and external relationships by prompt and accurate service delivery. Identifies and communicates challenges that might arise with the use of professional judgment while adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
- Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
- Addresses member and provider inquiries, questions and concerns in all areas including eligibility, enrollment, claims or authorization status, benefit interpretation and referrals/authorizations for medical care in-person or telephonically.
- Enters accurate and complete documentation into internal application systems regarding all concerns and/or inquiries from the member and provider interaction.
- Communicates, builds and maintains internal and external relationships by prompt and accurate service delivery.
- Identifies and communicates challenges that might arise with the use of professional judgment while adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
- 5% - Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School diploma or equivalent PLUS 6 months of experience in a call center capacity required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
- Typing speed of 35 words per minute (WPM) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

- 6 months of Medi-Cal/Medicaid or health services experience.

Required Licensure / Certifications:

- N/A

Knowledge & Abilities:

- Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
- Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
- Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
- Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
- Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
- Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
- Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
- Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
- Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
- Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
- Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
- Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds

Work Environment:

If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:

- Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
- There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
- The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

If located at PACE:

- Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
- There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
- The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

If located in the Community:
- Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
- Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.
- There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
- The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.