Customer Service Representative

Central Health; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Health in Austin, TX is seeking a Customer Service Representative to handle health insurance inquiries in a hybrid work environment. You will follow scripts, identify needs, guide enrollment, and document outcomes while maintaining privacy and accuracy. The role emphasizes strong communication and problem‑solving.

The position requires at least 1 year of customer service experience, with a preference for telephonic support and marketplace enrollment exposure. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of customer service experience required.
• Experience in telephonic customer support and marketplace enrollment preferred.
• Experience with culturally and linguistically diverse populations preferred.
• Understanding of a regulated sales environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a large volume of inbound and outbound calls related to health insurance.
• Follow call center scripts, identify customer needs and clarify information.
• Assist customers in enrollment using sales techniques and document interactions.
• Maintain records of conversations and results; meet team/personal targets.
• Maintain customer privacy and protect proprietary information.
• Adhere to quality and production standards and work a regular schedule.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

HIPAA knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Business Development, the Customer Service Representative is responsible for handling a large volume of inbound and outbound calls related to health insurance in a timely manner, following call center scripts when handling different topics, identify customer needs, clarify information, assist customers in the enrollment process using sales techniques, research and provide solutions. The chosen candidate will maintain records of conversations and results and meet team/personal qualitative and quantitative targets.

This position is considered Hybrid, which means that individuals in this position may work both at an approved Offsite location and Onsite at a primary location or multiple locations based on Business Needs.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Respond to customer phone inquiries through inbound and outbound calls.
• Access and interpret customer accounts and provider data to provide answers to inquiries.
• Assist customers in the enrollment process using sales techniques.
• Document all customer interactions.
• Maintain communication equipment by reporting problems.
• Accomplish sales and organization mission by completing related projects as assigned.
• Adhere to established quality and production standards.
• Maintain customer privacy.
• Protect company proprietary information.
• Report to work on a regular and predictable schedule.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of health programs and geographical area served.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with good problem solving skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, Word & Excel.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Fluency in English and Spanish reading and writing preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of customer service experience required.
• Previous experience in a telephonic customer support role preferred.
• Experience with Marketplace enrollment preferred.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations preferred.
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in a managed care setting preferred.
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in a marketing or sales environment preferred.
• Data entry experience preferred.
• Understanding of a regulated sales environment preferred.