Customer Care Representative - Remote

JOB SUMMARY 

Responsible for answering inbound customer service calls related to patient accounting questions. When inbound call volumes are low incumbent may make outbound follow up calls on outstanding AR accounts. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Answer inbound customer service calls and make some outbound follow up calls in a professional, service oriented manner. Answer the calls timely without drops/abandons.
• Ascertain the reason for the call and assist the caller with their questions, concerns or problems with the focus on timely, first call resolution. Document all actions during the call in proprietary software. Escalation paths are well documented, in the event of necessity.
• 1x1s and huddles with leadership to review performance opportunities, and provide coaching

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exceptional customer service skills including effective and efficient problem solving and analyzing skills
• Professional and calming tone of voice with complete command of the English language free of use of inappropriate grammar
• Ability to effectively summarize what transpired on a call in notes, to enable the next team member to pickup where you left off
• Ability to facilitate conversations with others and establish an understanding of the customer's issue/reason for contact
• Ability to perform essential job functions with high degree of independence, flexibility, and creative problem solving techniques
• Ability to maintain control of the call by de-escalating issues and instilling confidence that the resolution has been found.
• Ability to function effectively under stress of conflicting demands on time and attention and, sometimes, under duress from difficult personalities
• Ability to interpret and apply reimbursement aspects of managed healthcare contracts
• Attentive listening skills 
• Ability to clearly articulate a response to the customer using appropriate voice modulation

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

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