Contact Center Agent

Independent Living Systems, llc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Living Systems, LLC is seeking a Contact Center Agent in Stockton, CA to serve as a frontline liaison among members, providers, and administrative teams. You will manage inbound and outbound calls, deliver empathetic service, and support scheduling and inquiries to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and experience in a contact center, preferably in healthcare, with the ability to handle high call volumes and sensitive information while meeting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a contact center environment, preferably healthcare.
• Ability to manage high-volume contact center demands.
• Familiarity with inbound and outbound customer service processes and phone systems.
• Basic clerical data entry and record-keeping.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate shifts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high-volume of inbound and/or outbound calls with professionalism and empathy.
• Provide accurate information on healthcare services, scheduling, and member/provider inquiries.
• Document call details and update member records in CRM/records systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain schedule adherence, attendance, and quality targets.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

High volume handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Contact Center Agent

Full Time Clerical Stockton, CA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3261

Salary Range: $18.00 To $24.00 Hourly

We are seeking a Contact Center Agent to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.

About the Role:

The Contact Center Agent will serve as an essential point of contact between members, healthcare providers, and administrative teams. The Contact Center Agent’s primary objective is to deliver exceptional customer service by efficiently managing both inbound and outbound calls, addressing inquiries, scheduling appointments, and resolving concerns with professionalism and empathy. The Contact Center Agent will contribute to the smooth operation of the contact center by maintaining accurate records and adhering to established protocols and compliance standards. The Contact Center Agent must handle a high volume of calls while maintaining a calm and courteous demeanor, ensuring that each interaction supports positive member experiences and organizational goals. Ultimately, the Contact Center Agent’s efforts will help facilitate effective communication and support the delivery of quality health and social care to vulnerable populations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proven experience working in a contact center environment, preferably within healthcare or a related field.
• Ability to manage high volume contact center demands.
• Familiarity with inbound and outbound customer service processes and phone systems.
• Basic clerical experience and technical knowledge including accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate contact center shifts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience specifically in healthcare services or medical contact centers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of healthcare terminology and member privacy regulations such as HIPAA.
• Certification in customer service or contact center operations.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to Our Mission and models ILS Experience Standards of Excellence.
• Handle a high-volume of inbound and/or outbound calls, providing accurate information on healthcare services, scheduling, and member and provider inquiries in a professional, courteous, compassionate and empathetic manner.
• Provide accurate, timely, and high-quality support through active listening, identifying needs, resolving concerns, and education on available programs, benefits and services, and processes.
• Document call details, update member records, and utilize contact center systems and clerical tools accurately and strive for first call resolution in all interactions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and elevate concerns when needed.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, service level agreements, organizational policies, and confidentiality standards in all communications.
• Maintain established standards for schedule adherence, attendance, quality, member and provider satisfaction, and performance (including average handle time, after call work time, and outreach targets).
• Demonstrate professionalism through reliability, teamwork, strong work ethic, initiative, organization, and ongoing participation in training and professional development.