Customer Service Representative

CalOptima; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

CalPERS pension program

Generous PTO

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CalOptima Health is hiring a Customer Service Representative to be the first line of contact for members and providers on Medi-Cal programs in Orange County, CA. This on-site role emphasizes accurate information, team collaboration and timely responses to inquiries.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, handling eligibility, enrollment and benefits questions while maintaining strong relationships with external partners and internal teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent PLUS 6 months of call center experience required.
• Typing speed of 35 words per minute (WPM) required.
• 6 months Medi-Cal/Medicaid or health services experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for members and providers regarding Medi-Cal programs.
• Provide information on eligibility, enrollment, benefits and services.
• Address inquiries and inquiries with care, accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve issues.
• Maintain documentation in internal systems and ensure data quality.
• Support administration and contribute to departmental goals and projects.
• Communicate effectively and build relationships across teams.
• Participate in evening and weekend events as required.

Skills

Typing 35 WPM

Call center experience

Customer service

Clear communication

Medi-Cal/Medicaid exposure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

We are a mission driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.

Customer Service Representative

CalOptima

Join Us in this Amazing Opportunity

We are a mission driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.

More About The Opportunity

We are hoping you will join us as a Customer Service Representative and help shape the future of healthcare where you'll be an integral part of our CS - Medi-Cal Call Center team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders. This position has been approved to be Full Office.

If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only and if Partial Telework, also come in to the Main Office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.

The Customer Service Representative (CSR) will be the first line of contact for CalOptima Health's members and providers. You will assist members and providers with questions and/or complaints related to the Medi-Cal programs for Orange County. You will provide information regarding eligibility, enrollment, benefits and services to CalOptima Health's eligible members and providers. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.

Your Contributions To The Team

• 80% - Program Support
  • Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
  • Maintains departmental productivity and quality standards.
  • Follows through on and completes all member and provider inquiries or requests during the original member and provider interaction.
  • Serves as a resource for other team members.
• 15% - Administrative Support
  • Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
  • Addresses member and provider inquiries, questions and concerns in all areas including eligibility, enrollment, claims or authorization status, benefit interpretation and referrals/authorizations for medical care in-person or telephonically.
  • Enters accurate and complete documentation into internal application systems regarding all concerns and/or inquiries from the member and provider interaction.
  • Communicates, builds and maintains internal and external relationships by prompt and accurate service delivery.
  • Identifies and communicates challenges that might arise with the use of professional judgment while adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
• 5% - Other-
  • Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Do You Have What the Role Requires?

• High School diploma or equivalent PLUS 6 months of experience in a call center capacity required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
• Typing speed of 35 words per minute (WPM) required.

You’ll Stand Out More If You Possess The Following

• 6 months of Medi-Cal/Medicaid or health services experience.

What the Regulatory Agencies Need You to Possess?

• N/A

Your Knowledge & Abilities To Bring To This Role

• Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
• Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
• Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Your Physical Requirements (With Or Without Accommodations)

• Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds

Ways We Are Here For You

• You’ll enjoy competitive compensation for this role.
• Pay Grade: 301 - $47,840 - $64,584 ($23.00 - $31.0500).
• The final salary offered will be based on education, job-related knowledge and experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity among other factors.
• This position is approved for Full Office (
• If the position is Telework, it is eligible in California only
• )
• A comprehensive benefits package
• CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.
• Additional benefits and perks including:
• A generous PTO program
• A quality work life balance
• Various wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

And the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts and improves healthcare access for thousands of individuals and families.

Our Work Environment

If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

If Located At PACE

• Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

If Located In The Community

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Why Join Us?

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Each employee brings a unique perspective to the overall team and we value everyone's input and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you and every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impacts on our community members. Our team reflects and represents the communities we serve, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to accessible, quality healthcare.

What's Your Next Step?

All Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Do NOT miss out. If you want to join our team, the deadline for the first review of applications is October 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM (PST). We are encouraging you to apply early. If you apply after the first review date, your application is not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

Our Commitment to You

CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics.

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