Customer Service Associate

Talentify; Wichita (KS); Remote; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Services is seeking individuals for a remote call center role in the United States. You will provide front-line phone support to policyholders and internal customers, handle inquiries about payments and policy information, and work from a designated quiet area at home.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with 6 months of office and Windows PC experience. New hires will complete Call Center training, pass a drug screen and a background check with education and employment

Qualifications

• 6 Months experience in an office environment.
• 6 Months experience using a computer with Microsoft Windows PC applications.
• 6 Months of Work from home environment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line phone customer service to policyholders, beneficiaries, agents, and internal customers.
• Handle calls related to payments, policy information, or claims.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance products, services and processes.
• Meet service standards and strive for customer satisfaction.
• Field 75 to 100 calls daily and communicate professionally with customers.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

Basic Qualifications:

• 6 Months experience in an office environment
• 6 Months experience using a computer with Microsoft Windows PC applications
• 6 Months of Work from home enciroment
• High school diploma or GED Preferences.

Pay for this role is $15.50hr

Responsibilities:

• Previous insurance industry experience that required knowledge of life insurance and annuity policies where you handled calls from members inquiring about payments, policy information, or claims
• Designated quiet area to complete calls while working from home
• Providing front-line phone customer service to policyholders, beneficiaries, agents, and internal customers.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction and strive to meet service standards.
• A typical day will likely involve fielding between 75 to 100 calls.
• Communicating effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers to resolve questions and issues.
• Developing and maintaining a solid working knowledge of the insurance industry and of all products, services and processes performed by the team.
• Collaborating with management or other team members as appropriate to proactively address service issues and concerns.
• 6 months of experience in a role that required attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability for your work product.
• 6 months of experience in a role that required you to communicate (oral/written) effectively in a professional/office setting.

New hire must have a working device (such as cell phone or tablet) for the 2-Factor Authentication process

*** All new hires will be required to successfully complete our Call Center training classes and demonstrate proficiency of the material.

Must Pass Drug screen

Must Pass a background check with Education check and employment verification check.

Required schedule availability for this position is Monday-Friday 7:00 am ct to 7:00 pm (Central Time), Saturday mornings (rotating) 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (Central Time) could also be required

Remote Working and Technology Requirements

To work remote, individuals must meet all the established Remote requirements including those pertaining to a home workspace and related technology.

Technology

• NTT DATA will provide a computer and headset for remote work.
• Employees are responsible for the care and security of all equipment provided. They must return it immediately upon separation from the company following company protocols.
• Failure to return equipment may result in collection actions and/or other consequences.
• Individuals must provide their own high speed internet access with speeds at or above 50 Mbps.
• A hard-wired ethernet connection is required. Wi-Fi, mobile, wireless and public internet connections are forbidden as are connections outside of one's personal dwelling or location.

Technical Performance and Issue Tracking

• Management monitors all technical issues and agent downtime. Consistent availability is critical to business operations.
• Remote employees must adhere to all technical support procedures and protocols.
• Chronic connectivity issues or recurring downtime that impede job performance, including internet outages, may result in the remote status changing to onsite.

Remote Workspace

Remote work demands a high degree of professionalism, self-discipline, and accountability. The following workspace standards are vital to delivering exceptional service.

• Employees must have a dedicated, professional workspace conducive to servicing Customer Service customers with the same quality as an onsite environment.
• The workspace must be a permanent, unencumbered location used daily for work.
• Employees must work with minimal distractions that do not interfere with business operations or service delivery.
• Ideally, the workspace is isolated from other household members and used exclusively for job duties.
• Background noise, interruptions from people or pets, and other distractions must be kept to an absolute minimum to avoid disruptions to customer service.
• Employees must work from the same location consistently unless prior approval is obtained.
• If a change in work location is necessary:
• The new location must meet all Remote Workspace and Technology Requirements.
• Notification to NTT DATA Management is required before relocating

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About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.