About the role
Join a healthcare customer service team where you will support customers with professionalism, empathy and accuracy. You will be a trusted point of contact for healthcare services, products, policies, account enquiries and billing questions, helping deliver a high-quality customer experience while maintaining confidentiality and complying with healthcare privacy and data protection requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Handle inbound and outbound customer calls with professionalism and courtesy.
- Provide accurate information about healthcare services, products and policies.
- Resolve customer enquiries, complaints and concerns promptly and effectively.
- Document customer interactions and maintain detailed records in the company database.
- Follow established protocols and procedures to ensure quality customer service standards.
- Assist customers with account enquiries, billing questions and service-related issues.
- Escalate complex or unresolved issues to supervisors or specialist teams when necessary.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with healthcare privacy regulations and data protection requirements.
- Meet performance targets, including call handling time, first-contact resolution and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Participate in ongoing training and development programmes to enhance product knowledge and service skills.
What we're looking for
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate information clearly and listen actively.
- A customer-focused mindset with a genuine commitment to providing outstanding service.
- The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to think critically when resolving issues.
- Proficiency with computer systems and telephone equipment.
- Patience, empathy and emotional intelligence when dealing with customers.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- A high school diploma or equivalent qualification, which is the minimum requirement.
- Previous customer service or call centre experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of healthcare systems or insurance products is desirable but not essential.
- Willingness to undertake training in healthcare customer service best practices.