Customer Service Representative – Healthcare

Maximus; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical coverage

Flexible schedules

EAP and wellness resources

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Job summary

Maximus in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Customer Service Representative to provide compassionate support to individuals navigating healthcare programs. The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and strong English communication. Training is provided and on-site work is required.

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour with potential bonus opportunities. Evening/night shifts are preferred with a 10% differential. Benefits include medical coverage, PTO, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months of customer service experience.
• Must be able to speak and read English clearly, professionally and fluently.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service for basic and routine inquiries and problems via multiple channels (phone, email, web chat, or letters).
• Uses computerized system for tracking, information gathering, and troubleshooting.
• Provides feedback on call trends, processes, procedures, and training.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Teamwork

HIPAA awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Customer Service Representative - Healthcare

Location: On-site in Brownsville, TX
Starting Pay: $15.00/hr. plus potential bonus opportunities*
Schedule: Limited-Service Full-Time positions available; targeted start date, hours, and schedule will be discussed with recruiter

Evening and night shifts are highly preferred, with a 10% shift differential for hours worked between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Make a Difference by Helping People Navigate Healthcare with Confidence

Are you passionate about helping others? Maximus is hiring Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) to provide compassionate, reliable support to individuals navigating healthcare programs. If you’re dedicated, service-minded, and ready to grow, we want you on our team.

You’ll assist some of the most vulnerable members of our community, helping them understand and access complex healthcare benefits. Maximus offers paid, thorough training to prepare you for success.

We provide a competitive package designed to support your success both inside and outside work:

• Competitive Compensation: Potential bonus opportunities may be available, subject to eligibility requirements
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Company-paid medical coverage
• Work/Life Balance Support: Flexible schedules that meet your lifestyle
• Maximus Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and employee discount programs
• Paid Time Off Package: Paid time off, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for ongoing education and development
• Future Planning: 401(k) with company match
• Career Growth: A supportive environment with development and promotional opportunities
• Meaningful Work with Impact: No cold calls, sales, or collections involved!

*Eligibility requirements apply, ask your recruiter for more details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides customer service for basic and routine inquiries and problems via multiple possible channels (i.e. telephone, emails, web chats, or written letters).
• Calls are basic and routine.
• Uses computerized system for tracking, information gathering, and/or troubleshooting.
• Provides feedback when needed, provide input on call trends, processes, procedures, and training.
• May respond to customer inquiries by referring them to published materials, secondary sources, or more senior staff.
• Provide timely responses to telephone inquiries in a courteous and professional manner, using pre-scripted responses
• Follow policies and standard operating procedures such as filling out timesheets, adhering to privacy and HIPAA rules
• Assist caller(s) with filling out online applications and submitting electronically to plan provider for processing
• Complete basic call log related to the phone inquiries such as clicking radio buttons to confirm which scripts were read to the caller
• Refer calls as required to CSR Lead
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of client regulations and policies
• Report problems that occur via the online system so they can be addressed by the appropriate parties
• High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months of customer service experience.
• Must be able to speak and read English clearly, professionally and fluently.
• Ability to work within established turnaround times
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to organize simultaneous tasks
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Must participate and certify in internal CCO training to begin this role.
• Medicare will be expected to participate in and certify in internal Tier I Claims Part A, Claims Part B, and Claims DME training later to complete your Tier I am training for this role.
• May be required to work overtime and scheduled holidays.
• Working on-site at our office location is a key requirement for this position. Being physically present at the worksite is essential for effective collaboration, communication, and supervision. Applicants must be able to perform their duties on-site and meet attendance requirements. Remote or at-home work options are not available for this role until completion of at least one year of employment with above-average performance, based on specified program criteria and at the company's discretion.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

For positions on this contract, Maximus will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor. That wage rate will vary depending on locality. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].