We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Escalations Specialist to handle complex customer concerns and escalated cases with professionalism, sound judgment, and a strong sense of ownership. This role requires the ability to independently investigate issues, identify appropriate resolutions, and de-escalate sensitive customer interactions while following established procedures and healthcare privacy requirements.
Work Arrangement
- Work Setup: On-site
- Coverage: 24/7
- Schedule: Three 8-hour shifts per day
- Shift Rotation: Weekly rotation
Key Responsibilities
- Independently investigate and resolve escalated customer cases within established guidelines and authority limits.
- Review account information, transaction history, and previous interactions before determining appropriate resolutions.
- Handle complex billing concerns, delivery issues, and sensitive customer complaints.
- De-escalate frustrated customers through clear, empathetic, and professional communication.
- Provide accurate information and realistic expectations without making unverified promises.
- Maintain detailed case documentation, including investigations, actions taken, and final resolutions.
- Follow privacy, security, confidentiality, and applicable HIPAA requirements when handling sensitive health information.
- Identify recurring issues and collaborate with internal teams to improve support processes.
- Coordinate case handoffs with Tier 1 and other internal teams when necessary.
Qualifications
- 3-4+ years of customer support experience, preferably in chat, email, or ticket-based support.
- Experience handling escalations, complex cases, and challenging customer interactions.
- Healthcare, telehealth, or other regulated-industry experience is an advantage.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent decision-making abilities.
- Experience with CRM or ticketing platforms such as Zendesk, Kustomer, Front, Gorgias, Freshdesk, Salesforce, Intercom, or similar systems.
- Ability to handle sensitive customer information responsibly and follow established compliance procedures.
- Willingness to work rotating 8-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.