Customer Service Representative II (Remote) in Saint Louis, MO

Job title: Customer Service Representative II (Remote) in Saint Louis, MO at Maximus Company: Maximus Job description: Description & RequirementsMaximus is looking to fill a Non-Surge Customer Service Representative II position. This position will be supporting our CDC INFO program. CDC-INFO is the CDC's national contact center, providing information to the public, healthcare providers, and public health professionals. CDC-INFO offers CSR via phone, email, or chat to help find the most up-to-date, reliable, consistent, and science-based health information on more than 750 health and COVID related topics.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Provides customer service for basic and routine inquiries and problems via multiple possible channels (i.e. telephone, emails, web chats, or written letters).- Calls are predominantly routine, but may require deviation from standard screens, scripts, and procedures.- Uses computerized system for tracking, information gathering, and/or troubleshooting.- Provides feedback when needed, provide input on call trends, processes, procedures, and training. - May respond to customer inquiries by referring them to published materials, secondary sources, or more senior staff.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Customer service is the primary function - Answer Incoming calls, emails, chats, SMS Text, and provide assistance in scheduling vaccines or sending out kits, from general public, clinicians and government officials in accordance with all CDC and Maximus performance standards, policy and procedures, and protocols including but not limited to the confidentiality and privacy policy - Call, email, chat, vaccine appointments and sending out kits are predominantly routine, but may require deviation from standard screens, scripts, and procedures - Utilize databases and written materials to look up and provide information to telephone, email, chat inquiries as well as scheduling appointments and sending out kits - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CDC Public Response , procedures, and policies to provide knowledgeable responses to numerous inquiries in a courteous, timely and professional manner - Track and document all inquiries, appointments, kits, using CRM and applicable systems - Meet Quality Assurance (QA) and other key performance metrics - Escalate calls, emails, chat, scheduling or kit related issues to the appropriate designated group - Continually look for and suggest process improvements, which will benefit MAXIMUS, CDC, and the public (inquirers) - Attend meetings and training as requested and maintain up to date knowledge of public response, programs, and systemsMinimum Requirements:- High School diploma or GED required - Minimum six (6) months customer service/administrative /call center experience required - Must be able to speak and write English clearly and professionally - Successfully complete the written assessment - Highly effective communicator with strong ability to provide an excellent empathetic customer experience - Excellent listening, comprehension, communications (verbal and written), problem solving and customer service skills - Experience working with a PC,MS Word and Outlook required - Must have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to organize simultaneous tasks - Proven ability to work as a member of a team, as well as independently - All CDC INFO personnel will be required by contract to undergo periodic program update training as the program changes - All CDC INFO personnel are required to sign a Statement of Understanding and Non-Disclosure Previous experience with phone systems, and headset preferred - Must be able to work from home and comply with remote working policies and requirements - Flexibility - Required to work holidays, weekends and /or weekends to meet operational needs - Must be able to work alternate schedulesHome Office Requirements:- Internet speed of 25mbps or higher download and a upload of 10mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to (1) www.speedtest.net- Preferred Windows or Mac (no Chromebooks or tablets)- Hardwired internet (ethernet) connection- Private work area and adequate power sourceMinimum Requirements- High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months of customer service experience.- May have additional training or education in area of specialization.EEO StatementMaximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.Pay TransparencyFor positions on this contract, Maximus will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor. That wage rate will vary depending on locality. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.Minimum Salary$17.75Maximum Salary$22.17* Expected salary: Location: Saint Louis, MO Job date: Sat, 17 May 2025 22:00:03 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply for this job