Seasonal Customer Service Representative - fitness (remote - $15/hr) - Remote Eligible

Customer Service Representative

American Specialty Health is searching for exceptional customer service professionals to join our high-volume call center to assist our members by providing exceptional customer service nationwide for our Fitness Programs. By responding to customers' inquiries and providing information regarding all aspects of the members' association with ASH, this position will play an integral role in supporting our company's mission to empower individuals to live healthier and longer.

Full-time regular employees: starting pay at $15/hour with potential of $16/hour within first year, plus merit. Additional bonus opportunities based on meeting Key Job Accountabilities (KJA) after 90-days, 6, 12 and 24 months.

Seasonal workers and temporary employees: Starting pay at $15/hour.

Remote Worker Guidelines

This position will be trained remotely and must be able to work from home (WFH) in a designated work area with company-provided technology equipment. This WFH position requires you have a stable connection to your Internet Service Provider with the ability to participate by video in online meetings over a reliable and consistent network (minimum 50 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload speed.)

Responsibilities

• Receives and responds to telephone calls from members, fitness clubs and health plans.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all ASH Fitness products and programs.
• Answers incoming calls on the ASH telephone system in a professional, accurate, timely, and courteous manner.
• Ascertains the nature of the call and records information in the appropriate system.
• Provides answers to member questions by following standard policies and procedures.
• Coordinates collection of necessary information, including member co-pays or payments when necessary.
• Forwards documentation to Research Team for follow up if issue requires additional action.
• Researches unique questions using all available resources. Refers difficult issues to Supervisor for appropriate answers.
• Handles all issues requiring additional action within the necessary timeframes.
• Manages time to ensure calls are answered within required timeframes and appropriate follow up is conducted in a timely manner.
• Attends and participates in meetings to discuss issues and foster teamwork among department personnel.
• Responds to requests from other ASH department personnel, contacting clubs and members as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate required.
• 1 year experience performing customer service duties required.
• Inbound call center experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Basic experience using Microsoft Office required.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to display excellent customer service to meet the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills to identify critical core competencies based on success factors and organizational environment.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
• Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing environment with constant interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, problems, issues, situations, and procedures to develop effective solutions.
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in all matters.

Mobility

• Primarily sedentary, able to sit for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see, speak, and hear other personnel and/or objects. Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form. Ability to travel within and around the facility or Work from Home (WFH) environment. Capable of using a telephone, computer keyboard, and mouse. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Work-from-home (WFH) environment.

American Specialty Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decision-making), gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by applicable local, federal or state law.