What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inbound Customer Service Representative (remote) position at Cognizant North America?
Inbound Customer Service Representative (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 100% remote. 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 a 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.
Qualifications :
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience :
Salary and Other Compensation :
Applications will be accepted until March 6, 2025.
The hourly rate for this position is between $17.00 - 18.00 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 :
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.
Salary : $17 - $18
