Experienced Customer Service Representative – Flexible Remote Work Opportunity with arenaflex
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives while enjoying the flexibility of working from home? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two calls are the same? If so, we invite you to join arenaflex as a Customer Service Representative, where you'll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, helping patients and caregivers navigate self-directed Medicaid programs.
About arenaflex
arenaflex is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the healthcare industry. Our mission is to empower patients and caregivers to take control of their care, while ensuring that caregivers receive the compensation they deserve for their hard work. As a Customer Service Representative, you'll be an integral part of our team, working closely with patients, caregivers, and our internal stakeholders to provide exceptional support and service.
Job Summary
As a Customer Service Representative, you'll be responsible for answering incoming calls from patients and caregivers, providing information, and resolving issues in a compassionate and professional manner. You'll work from the comfort of your own home, setting your own schedule within our flexible hours of operation. With a competitive hourly rate of $13, you'll have the opportunity to earn a great income while enjoying the benefits of remote work.
Key Responsibilities
* Answer incoming calls from patients and caregivers, responding to their questions and providing important information
- Actively assist with enrollment, program applications, and setup in applicable systems
- Retrieve information to assist caregivers with payroll-related inquiries
- Utilize de-escalation techniques when supporting upset or frustrated callers
- Offer guidance and directions to both caregivers and patients to effectively resolve any issues they're facing
- Document information and outcomes as necessary
About You
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- At least one year of customer service experience
- Strong computer skills and the ability to offer troubleshooting advice when appropriate
- The ability to offer empathy, patience, and a friendly demeanor at all times
- The ability to handle calls of a sensitive nature and de-escalate emotionally charged patients and caregivers
- Great active listening skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to multitask and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
- A quality-focused mindset and a desire to achieve first call resolution whenever possible
- The ability to accurately and confidently work with numbers and discuss money
Your Home Office Environment
To ensure your success as a Customer Service Representative, you'll need:
- A computer meeting these criteria:
+ Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (Macs and Chromebooks are not supported at this time) + Memory: 8GB of RAM + CPUs (Speed
- Processors): 6
+ Hard Drive: At least 500MB of free space + Sound: sound card (standard on most computers) + Up-to-date antivirus software + Access to high-speed, hardwired internet (no Wi-Fi or Satellite, please) + Dual monitors + A USB noise-cancelling headset + A webcam for your certification experience
Where arenaflex Contracts
arenaflex contracts with people in 31 states. The only states we do not currently contract in are: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA, and WI. We do not currently contract with anyone outside of the US.
Flexible Hours of Operation
As a Customer Service Representative, you'll enjoy flexible scheduling, where you use a self-scheduling platform to select when you work and when you don't, within our client's hours of operation. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 08:00 PM ET. Please note that this third-party client requires that contractors service between 30-35 hours per week. Also, due to Mondays and Fridays being particularly busy, the client is seeking contractors who can service some hours on those days.
Pay and Perks
This flexible opportunity pays independent contractors $13 per hour. Prior to supporting PPL, you will need to successfully complete a Certification class. The Certification class will take place from December 30th through January 8th, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Class will not be held on New Year's Day. While you will not be able to invoice for the $13 per hour during Certification, you will receive $250 after you successfully complete certification and begin servicing.
Your Remote, Independent Contractor Status
As an independent contractor, you'll have the freedom to work in the comfort of your own home - or anywhere in the US you can meet the office requirements. You'll enjoy significant savings in expenses related to transportation, clothing, childcare or eldercare, and food. You may also qualify for home office tax deductions, but you should consult with an accountant to determine eligibility.
Additional Benefits
* One-on-one mentorship
- Free certification and ongoing development opportunities
- The freedom and flexibility to choose your own schedule, within our client's hours of operation
- The chance to achieve better work-life balance
- NexRep Perks, a program that recognizes the service provided by independent contractors to arenaflex's clients and their customers via the arenaflex Marketplace platform. With the NexRep Perks program, you'll have the opportunity to earn Perks points. As those points add up, you'll unlock access to Perks - exclusive discounts and savings on a variety of common expenses such as health and dental coverages, banking services, legal and technical support, and more!
How to Apply
If you're passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives while enjoying the flexibility of working from home, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please visit our website to learn more and submit your application. Apply Job! Apply for this job