Customer Service Representative Remote Kentucky

Remote Call Center Customer Service RepresentativeMedicaid Member Support – Tier 1For The State of Kentucky( You Do Not Need to Reside in the State to be Eligible, Please see below the states NOT Eligible )AK, AR, CA, HI, IA, IL, MD, MV, MA, MT, ND, NH, NY, SD, WA,Remote - Customer Service Representative$16.50/ Hourly Paid TrainingEquipment ProvidedFull-time with Full BenefitsAre you seeking an opportunity to make a real impact in a company that appreciates ideas and new ways of thinking? Training Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm 4 weeksShifts:An 8 hour shift will be provided during the hours of operation -Monday thru Friday - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ESTSaturdays - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ESTJoin the Conduent Customer Service TeamCome join us and grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you to be the best!  Working for youEnjoy a positive, employee-friendly culture while playing an important role in supporting our clients.• $16.50 per hour pay rate (bi-weekly pay)• Paid Training with Equipment provided.• Full-time schedule (40 hrs. a week)• Career Growth Opportunities• Full Benefit Options - From the start, our paid training program will teach you all the skills needed to allow you to become successful in your role. We also offer a full benefits package, so you’ll be able to thrive both personally and professionally.• Employee Discounts through PerkSpot.About the RoleCall center representatives answer multiple call types focused on assisting KY residents with a variety of different health benefits (such as SNAP, Medicaid and TNAF). Call types include password resets, application status, application intake/updates and our customer also need help navigating the government's online application tool. It also includes dealing with multiple systems to input and read/interpret data back to the caller. These calls can be difficult as we handle SNAP and other benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and deal with callers who are missing/denied benefits.Requirements:• Required 1 year minimum experience in High Volume Call Centers• Required 1 year minimum Customer Service Experience• High School diploma or GED• Background and drug screening required.• Stationary for your entire shift• Quiet work environment, free of distractionsThose Successful in this role :• Ability to problem solve through analysis and ongoing feedback.• Achieve results through knowledge, empathy, and commitment.• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.• Ability to adhere to a break and lunch schedule• Excellent typing and grammar skills• Ability to navigate a computer• Ability to understanding/utilize policy.• Excellent customer service skills.• Excellent phone etiquette skills• Reliable internet accessStates that are Not Applicable for this position:• AK, AR, CA, HI, IA, IL, MD, MV, MA, MT, ND, NH, NY, SD, WA,#Remote44Job Track Description:Kentucky Health Benefits Exchange CSRs answer multiple call types focused on assisting Kentucky Citizens with a variety of different health benefits (such as SNAP, Medicaid and TNAF). Call types include password resets, application status, application intake/updates and our customer also need help navigating the government's online application tool. This position consists of taking back-to-back calls often, without follow up or time between calls for the duration of your shift. It also includes dealing with multiple systems to input and read/interpret data back to the caller. The ideal candidate needs to be able to answer questions fully and capture data into a client system and responsible for memorizing several scripts verbatim per our client’s policy. CSR's must answer all calls that come into their station (ie, not hanging up, not responding so that the caller hangs up, and not abusing hold time as it is closely monitored) and maintain professionalism throughout the call regardless of how difficult it may become.As stated calls can be difficult as we handle SNAP and other benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and deal with callers who are missing/denied benefits.CSR's are held accountable for goals such as valid transfers (valid as defined by the transfer reasons and departments in our knowledgebase), Quality Assurance (guidelines set forth by the client and reported on weekly), Customer Satisfaction Surveys (Again, guidelines set forth by the client and reported on weekly).CSR's are responsible for following a break and lunch schedule daily that is set by our global Workforce team. Our internal department can accurately forecast how many calls we are going to take every 30 minutes , that being said, since we are good at forecasting that call volume, we also know how many CSRs we need to answer all of those citizen calls. So being here is critical.• Performs business support or technical work, using data organizing and coordination skills.• Performs tasks based on established procedures.• In some areas, requires vocational training, certifications, licensures, or equivalent experience.Responsibility Statements• Assesses calls to provide service immediately, be transferred, or require follow-up for client resolution.• Identifies customer needs by referring to case notes and examining each as a specific case.• Performs routine call center activities concerning business products and services.• Uses standard scripts and established guidelines and under supervision.• Provides customers with information that is specialized and communicated in a warm empathetic manner.• Gathers all necessary information to update the database.• Escalates issues to senior levels, based on complaints or concerns.• Explains company policies to customers.• Performs other duties as assigned.• Complies with all policies and standards.Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $16.50 base pay plus ABC incentives.