Customer Service Representative - Pharmacare (3 Month Term)

Customer Service Representative (CSR) - Pharmacare

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Working in a team environment, the Customer Service Representative (CSR) - Pharmacare will communicate with key customers by telephone in a knowledgeable and professional manner. The position is in a contact center environment with high call volumes. The CSR will need to ensure dedicated focus on each call to enhance customer experience. This role will require wearing a headset for prolonged periods of time. The goal of the CSR is to provide consistent, positive customer service experience.

This is for a 3 month term position, and the successful candidates will commence in late January 2026. Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Monday-Friday). We do offer flexible working arrangements (onsite at the Dartmouth office, hybrid, remote).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial contact resolution for a high volume of incoming telephone calls.
• Committed to excellence in customer service, providing the highest level of dedication in all program areas.
• Access customer needs and address issues in a timely manner (including appropriate customer follow-up) meeting quality objectives.
• Quickly assess and resolve any challenging situations and provide effective strategies, aiming for a first-call resolution.
• Respond to inquiries related program eligibility and other general inquiries.
• Meet the key performance indicators (KPI) required by the MSI Contract.
• Provide operational support to Provincial Programs as needed.
• Adhere to established policies and guidelines defined by the NS Department of Health and Wellness.
• Adhere to privacy guidelines following proper procedures.
• Process documentation related to the various provincial programs as required.

Required Qualifications

• Highly effective listening skills to ascertain customer's needs, and determine appropriate action required for solution.
• Excellent verbal skills to explain complex issues to customers.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy when updating resident files.

Education: High school diploma, post secondary education is an asset

Work Experience: Customer Service experience would be an asset

Computer Skills: Experience working in a PC setting with multiple software applications including experience navigating between applications and the internet. Strong keyboarding skills and the ability to enter data with speed and precision.

Language Skills: Bilingualism in English and French considered an asset.

Security Clearance Requirement: In conjunction with our contract with the Federal Government, you will be required to have Reliability Status Clearance (Enhanced Level B). This includes Fingerprinting, Criminal Record Check, Credit Check and you must have resided in Canada for at least 5 years and hold Permanent Resident or Citizenship Status.

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws.