Full Time | Customer Service Representative

Guideway Care; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Guideway Care is seeking motivated individuals to join our remote Contact Center Team, delivering one-on-one patient support across the United States. You will handle calls, document interactions, and collaborate with patients and providers to improve care.

This role requires at least 1 year in healthcare or customer service within a contact center, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Must be able to work remotely with reliable broadband and privacy.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in healthcare, sales, or customer service, preferably in a contact center.
• 1+ years in a call center setting preferred.
• 1+ years in a medical or healthcare environment preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and internet usage.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-system call center environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone promptly and professionally.
• Enter accurate demographic information into EMR.
• Answer questions and provide patient-focused service.
• Suggest improvements to call flow and processes.
• Meet and exceed call volume standards.
• Adhere to HIPAA and company policies.
• Direct calls as needed and escalate when appropriate.
• Make reminder and appointment calls as requested.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Customer service

Call center environment

Microsoft Office

HIPAA awareness

Multitasking

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About Guideway Care*

Guideway Care is Patient Activation Company™. We don't just "engage" patients; we activate them. By utilizing our proprietary Motivational Patient Guidance (MPG) model and AI-powered technology, we resolve the practical and psychological barriers that prevent patients from taking their "next right action."™

Job Summary:

We are seeking motivated individuals who are eager to join the healthcare industry. As a member of our Contact Center Team, you will have the opportunity to deliver one-on-one customer service support to patients all over the United States. The key tasks include telephone interactions with patients, documentation of patient interactions, and the ability to work well with the patients and providers to optimize patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Answer telephone promptly and in a polite and professional manner
• Obtain and enter accurate demographic information into electronic medical record
• Answer questions and offer other information, as requested, to provide patient-focused service and a positive impression of the organization
• Seeks and supports changes in call flow processes and communication services. Suggests improvements and participates in organized efforts to improve service levels
• Meets and exceeds call volume standards
• Adheres to all HIPAA policies
• Adheres to all Sequence Health policies
• Direct calls to other departments as needed
• Use sound judgment in handling calls, especially with upset patients
• Understanding of when to elevate calls to physicians/practice manager/triage nurse
• Make reminder calls as requested
• Make calls to reschedule appointments when necessary
• Provide assistance with call backs and other projects as call volume permits
• Manage multiple clients in a fast-paced enviroment
• Handle high volume of phone calls, with a minimum of 6 hours per shift
• Any other duties necessary to drive our values, fulfill our mission, and abide by our company values
• This role requires regular, reliable attendance during scheduled hours, as consistent presence is essential to performing the core duties of the position.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 1+ years of healthcare, sales, or customer service experience - preferably in a contact center environment
• 1+ years experience working in a call center preferred
• 1+ years experience working in a medical or healthcare environment preferred
• Previous medical scheduling experience preferred
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and Internet
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to handle a "call center" environment: work quickly and multi-task
• Ability to multi-task using several systems and multiple monitors at the same time
• Proficient with technology, software applications, and phone systems
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - positive and proactive, works collaboratively with others to identify opportunities to improve results
• Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Travel Requirements

0%

Work Authorization:

• Guideway Care does not offer Immigration or work visa sponsorship

Total Rewards:

The salary for this role is $14 per hour and being offered remotely

In addition, team members enjoy …

Structured career growth opportunities with potential pay increases of approximately 3% at key employment milestones based on performance, quality, attendance, and business needs. Eligible increases are generally reviewed quarterly.

Benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA),
• Company paid short- and long-term disability,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Life Insurance
• Accident insurance
• and other voluntary benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to work remotely at home in a private HIPAA compliant workspace
• Able to house company equipment needed to perform job
• Broadband Internet Access
  • Internet download speed must be at least 24 mbps and upload speed at least 4 mbps
• Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided
• Physical Demands:
  • Ability to hear in normal range and wear a headset / earpiece
  • Good visual acuity to read computer screens, scripts, forms etc.
  • May sit 100% of the time when taking calls
• Access to the electronic medical record (EMR) system may require the use of your personal mobile device for authentication purposes.

We applaud qualified applicants who are accountable and committed to producing quality work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we support and value diversity, dignity, and respect in our work environment, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive.

Guideway Care requires all candidates to successfully complete a background check, drug screening, and identity verification process, including third-party checks and real-time confirmation, prior to employment to ensure a secure and consistent candidate experience.

* Guideway Care is the parent company of Sequence Health. This position is employed by Sequence Health.