JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST
SALARY RANGE: Hour Annual
DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: NONE
REPORTS TO: PHARMACIST IN CHARGE
DATE: 10/01/2026
PURPOSE OF JOB
Responsible for using professionalism and excellent customer service to contact our patients regarding their refills and overall patient care.
JOB DUTIES
- Effectively manage large amount of outgoing calls
- Assist with placement of refills, transfers and/or new prescriptions
- Provide accurate, valid and complete information by using the right methods/tools
- Offer each customer the best possible service, quality, and value
- Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits and follow up to ensure resolution
- Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts and file documents
- Document complaints, as appropriate
- Advise on company information
- Take payment and insurance information over the phone accurately and promptly
- Suggest solutions to work through any grievances or complaints
- Work with Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to ensure proper customer service is being delivered at all steps of the refill process
- Research answers or solutions as necessary
- Assist with shipping/delivery administrative tasks to ensure accurate and timely delivery
- Refer patients to a Pharmacist as needed
- Other job duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening
- Demonstrate good listening skills and patience when dealing with all personality types over the phone and in person
- Demonstrate ability to develop relationships with customers and coworkers
- Strong command of the English language with Spanish preferred
- High level of ownership, accountability and initiative
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
- Ability to positively and proactively handle customer concerns and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong command of grammar, spelling and style
- Strong computer proficiency with ability to learn new systems quickly and efficiently
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work long days sitting in front of a computer and using a telephone
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds a distance of 20 yards
- Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer, for up to 8 hours at a time
- Ability to talk on a telephone routinely throughout an 8-hour day
- Ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish (if possible)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES