Description
Looking for call center representatives/concierge type employees needed on a temp-to-hire basis for a new call center on behalf of a major Academia Membership Organization. Individuals will be a conduit for all member calls that come in and be responsible for routing to the appropriate subject matter expert similar to 311. Most important criteria are customer service skills and personality as training will be provided though relevant experience in a call center or customer service capacity is preferred. Individuals capable of multi-tasking and that are tech savvy namely with Salesforce are highly preferred as well.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Answering phones from members professionally, and responding to their inquiries and complaints.
• Researching required information using available resources.
• Handling and resolving member complaints, and handling questions regarding benefits
• Navigating the member through services that the organization provides.
• Identifying and escalating priority issues by reporting to management.
• Routing inbound calls to the appropriate subject matters/queue.
• Following up with members when required.
• Completing call notes before the call is escalated to a subject matter expert or complete.
• Obtaining and evaluating all relevant data from the call to handle complaints and inquiries.
• Recording details of comments, inquiries, complaints, and actions taken.
• Other duties as assigned (ex. special call-based projects).
Requirements:
• Attendance and punctuality are imperative.
• Experience in dealing with the public.
• Excellent and effective communication skills, including verbal with proper grammar.
• Prior experience working with benefits.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Good multi-tasking skills.
• Experience working with benefits
• Able to react effectively and calmly in emergencies.
• Able to maintain member confidentiality.
• Efficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Suggested Skills
• Salesforce.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish preferred but not required).
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
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