VNS Health Manhattan , NY 10010
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
The Senior Customer Service Assistant promptly receives and addresses incoming calls, ensuring each caller is directed to the appropriate service. Assesses the purpose of incoming calls with precision to facilitate efficient service delivery. Proactively engages with members through outbound calls to resolve issues and participates in quality improvement initiatives. Delivers exceptional service to potential clients, meeting VNS Health standards and ensuring customer satisfaction at every interaction.
Compensation:
$19.18 - $23.99 Hourly
What We Provide
Referral bonus opportunities
Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program
Personal and financial wellness programs
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program
Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement and CEU credits
What You Will Do
Screens incoming telephone calls to determine customer needs and direct clinical situation to appropriate clinical staff/program in a professional and timely manner. Obtains demographic and other relevant data and enters in computerized customer care database.
Responds to and resolves non-clinical problems, complaints, and issues in an accurate, effective, and timely manner. Establishes effective working relationships and communications with customers, physicians, hospitals, and internal contacts to ensure problem resolution.
Acts as Customer Care Center liaison to VNS Health staff, departments, and programs to trouble shoot problems and ensure that on call information is accurate and updated.
Assists with planning and implementation of customer service and telephone responsiveness activities and projects. Analyzes, organizes, and maintains records of customer service logs, performance reports and other data, as needed by management for review.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or the equivalent, required
Bachelor's degree in communications, English, public relations (equivalent work experience) or related field, or the equivalent, preferred
Work Experience:
Minimum of two years customer service experience preferably in a health care setting, required
Effective oral/verbal communication and customer service skills, required
PC skills including Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel, required
Bilingual skills may be required as determined by operational needs
VNS Health