Customer service rep

Cognizant; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is hiring a Customer Service Representative for a fully remote role based in Missouri. You will deliver exceptional support to customers and stakeholders within a healthcare environment, collaborating with providers, payers, and internal teams to resolve inquiries and service-related concerns.

The role emphasizes strong communication, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of customer service experience
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of Customer Service Management principles
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience supporting healthcare provider/payer processes preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for inquiries and service requests
• Provide professional and timely support while delivering high customer satisfaction
• Resolve customer concerns and escalate complex issues as needed
• Document customer interactions and maintain case records
• Collaborate with internal departments for prompt resolution of issues
• Support provider and payer inquiries while adhering to service standards
• Track and monitor service requests for timely follow-up
• Contribute to continuous improvement of customer experience and operations

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Healthcare support experience

Job description

About the role

As a Customer Service Representative, you will make an impact by delivering exceptional support to customers and stakeholders while helping ensure efficient resolution of inquiries, requests, and service-related concerns. This role requires a customer-focused professional who can effectively manage interactions, maintain service quality, and support operational objectives within a healthcare environment.

You will be a valued member of the customer support team and work closely with internal partners, providers, payers, and customers to deliver a positive service experience and support business goals.

Location: Missouri, United States

Work Model: Remote

Shift: Day Shift

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries and service requests.
• Provide professional and timely support while delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Resolve customer concerns and escalates complex issues to appropriate teams when necessary.
• Document customer interactions accurately and maintain detailed case records.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure prompt resolution of customer issues.
• Support provider and payer-related inquiries while adhering to established service standards.
• Track and monitor service requests to ensure timely follow-up and completion.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

What you need to have to be considered

• 1 to 3 years of experience in customer service, customer support, or a related role.
• Experience working in a customer-focused environment with a strong commitment to service excellence.
• Knowledge of Customer Service Management principles and best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience supporting healthcare provider and payer-related processes is preferred.

These will help you stand out

• Experience within healthcare, provider, or payer environments.
• Exposure to customer service technologies and case management systems.
• Understanding of customer relationship management (CRM) tools.
• Experience handling high-volume customer interactions.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Work Model

This is a fully remote position. Associates will work remotely while collaborating with customers, providers, payers, and internal teams to support service operations and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Travel

No travel is required for this role.

Why Cognizant?

At Cognizant, we're engineering modern businesses to improve everyday life. Our associates enjoy a collaborative environment, opportunities for continuous learning, and the ability to work on meaningful projects that create value for our clients and their customers.

Aplicants will be accepted till 10/30/2026

The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $40K - $46K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.