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**Customer Service Representative**
CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH
* East Hartford, Connecticut
* Call Center
* 53927
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** Job Description**
**About Conduent**
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them.
You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
**Job Description**
**CALL CENTER REPRESENTATIVE**
**East Hartford, CT**
**$16.83/HR. This position is a not a Work From Home position.**
**8:30AM-5:00PM MON-FRI**
Reports directly to a Call Center Supervisor. Provides courteous and accurate one to one telephone contact with HUSKY consumers, assisting in providing program, account information and password reset assistance for the online Consumer Portal. Use the designated system to document calls, requests and status information.
**Essential duties may include, but are not limited to:**
* Act as initial point of contact for inquiries from potential and existing beneficiaries related to Spend-down, My Account password resets and Premium Billing for a benefits Program.
* Provide one-to-one telephone contact with consumers and providers.
* Assist with password resets.
* Accurately respond to incoming calls received by the call center.
* Accurately document all interactions with consumers.
* Maintain technical and program policy proficiency in the HUSKY Health rules/guidelines and other related program policies.
* Properly forward calls to Call Center Leadership or other CT agencies per procedures.
* Provide clear, complete, accurate and objective information based on full understanding of program requirements.
* Log calls into call tracking system; note trends in consumer questions and concerns, report and recommend measures to improve customer service.
* Work with consumers in difficult situations.
* Handle and data enter complaints in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
* Research inquiries as needed
* Report any technical problems with equipment, systems or facilities to Call Center Manager
* Meet and exceed daily standards for calls answered, accuracy, customer service, and quality.
* Participate in training activities as needed.
* Participate in and contributes to the quality improvement process.
* Other duties as may be assigned.
**Minimum Experience Requirements (Candidates must have at least one of the following):**
* Associates degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
* Two (2) years minimum experience in call center environment.
* Two (2) years minimum experience in a healthcare field.
**Additional Experience**
* Knowledge and operational experience in Medicaid and/or CHIP programs a plus.
* General knowledge of public health, Medicaid and human services systems preferred.
**Required skills/abilities**
* Ability to provide Exemplary Customer Service and achieve results through respect, empathy, knowledge and commitment.
* Knowledge of Medicaid and managed care programs.
* Basic understanding of a call center environment and quality monitoring processes
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Consumers and co-workers.
* Ability to problem solve through analysis and ongoing feedback.
* Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
* Data entry skills to include accuracy and spelling
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; flexibility under pressure
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
* Ability to maintain self-control under stressful situations.
* Ability to work independently and maintain accountability
* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
* Proficient in use of computer, including MS Office Suite and Avaya telephone system
* Bilingual capabilities a plus
* Ability to type at least 40 WPM.
**Closing**
Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
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