Senior Customer Service Representative - National Remote

Join arenaflex, a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. As a Senior Customer Service Representative, you'll have the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. and take on challenging responsibilities that will directly improve health outcomes for our customers.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone – of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income – deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. At arenaflex, we're committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

About the Role

As a Senior Customer Service Representative, you'll compassionately deliver an exceptional experience to between 50 to 70 callers per day, always remembering that there is a real person on the other end of the phone who is looking for help, guidance, and support. You'll also provide support to your team members by serving as a resource or subject matter expert. Both of these are opportunities for you to identify and exceed our customer expectations by committing to and building strong relationships internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

* Serve as a resource or Subject Matter Expert (SME) for other team members or internal customers

• Handle escalated calls, resolving more complex customer issues in a one and done manner
• Answer incoming phone calls from customers and identify the type of assistance the customer needs (i.e., benefit and eligibility, billing and payments, authorizations for treatment and explanation of benefits (EOBs)
• Ask appropriate questions and listen actively to identify specific questions or issues while documenting required information in computer systems
• Intervene with care providers (doctor's offices) on behalf of the customer to assist with appointment scheduling or connections with internal specialists for assistance when needed
• Assist customers in navigating arenaflex websites and encourage and reassure them to become self-sufficient
• Own problem through to resolution on behalf of the customer in real time or through comprehensive and timely follow-up with the member
• Research complex issues across multiple databases and work with support resources to resolve customer issues and/or partner with others to resolve escalated issues
• Provide education and status on previously submitted pre-authorizations or pre-determination requests
• Meet the performance goals established for the position in the areas of: efficiency, call quality, provider satisfaction, first call resolution, and attendance

Essential Qualifications

* High School Diploma / GED

• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
• Ability to successfully complete the Customer Service training classes and demonstrate proficiency of the material
• Ability to work any full-time (40 hours / week), 8-hour shift between the hours of Sun – Sat 8am-11pm EST (October - March) and shift Mon – Fri 8am – 11pm EST (April – September). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

* 1 year of Customer Service Representative (CSR) experience OR 1 year of experience in an office setting, call center setting, OR phone support role

Telecommuting Requirements

* Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)

• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Must live in a location that can receive a arenaflex approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Soft Skills

* Ability to multi-task duties as well as the ability to understand multiple products and multiple levels of benefits within each product

• Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts within our hours of operation including the training period, where lunches and breaks are scheduled, with the flexibility to adjust daily schedule, and work over-time and/or weekends, as needed

Compensation and Benefits

* California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Rhode Island, OR Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The hourly range for this is $16.54 - $32.55 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. arenaflex complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, arenaflex offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

* You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• arenaflex is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

Work Environment and Company Culture

* arenaflex is a diverse and inclusive organization that values diversity and promotes a culture of inclusion.

• We're committed to creating a work environment that's supportive, collaborative, and fun.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and making a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website. We can't wait to hear from you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

arenaflex is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Drug-Free Workplace

arenaflex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Apply for this job