Remote Phone & Data Entry Specialist

Jobsultant Solutions; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Work from home option

Benefits eligible after 60 days

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking a Remote Phone & Data Entry Specialist in the United States. The role involves connecting nurses with healthcare facilities through phone and data entry, requiring strong communication skills and a background in customer service. The starting pay is $14/hour, with work hours between 4 AM and 10 PM. This position is full-time and requires applicants to have reliable internet and a dedicated workspace. Join us in supporting essential healthcare workers!

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service or customer support experience.
• 1 year of previous call center or office background experience required.
• Ability to type 35 words per minute accurately.
• A background check applicable with state and federal laws is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage large amounts of inbound or outbound calls timely.
• Follow communication scripts when handling different topics.
• Identify customers' needs and provide solutions.
• Perform data entry and customer service skills.
• Work requests/records received for those requesting to sign up for a shift.

Skills

Customer service experience

Call center experience

Technical savvy

Quick learner

Strong verbal communication

Data entry skills

Job description

About the job Remote Phone & Data Entry Specialist

Help our essential workers get to the frontlines! We are looking for phone and data entry specialists to play a part in connecting nurses with healthcare facilities needing to fill shifts. You will navigate online to verify the nurses credentials after theyve selected the healthcare facility they would like to work with. Youll then follow-up with the nurse with a written message to confirm if their credentials are valid for that facility. You will also be handling follow up phone calls with those checking on the status of picking up shifts. Join Optimere and become part of this critical team helping our essential healthcare workers.

This position is work-at-home for individuals living in the state of Wyoming. We have a Bring Your Own Device or equipment can be sent you option. Details below.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service or customer support experience
• 1 year of previous call center or office background experience required
• Technical savvy
• Previous remote work from home experience a plus
• Quick learner and able to work independently
• Type 35 words per minute accurately
• Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening
• A background check applicable with state and federal laws is required

Equipment Provided Option - Equipment will be shipped to you. Available to Full time only.

• Must have verified internet service (secure, reliable and dedicated high speed is required to support business needs) and an established dedicated work area (desk, chair, electrical outlet, direct LAN connection). Company will provide equipment

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Option - This position requires you to provide your own equipment and workspace. Available for Full or Part time.

• Must have verified internet service (secure, reliable and dedicated high speed is required to support business needs) and an established dedicated work area (desk, chair, electrical outlet, direct LAN connection.)

Hardware/Software Requirements

• Processor: Intel® Core i5 5200 Series or greater
• Memory: 8GB on Windows 8.1 / 10 64 bits
• Screen Resolution: 1280x768 or higher, dual monitors required.
• USB headset
• No Chromebooks, netbooks, or any type of tablet (Must be a laptop or a desktop)
• Up-to-date antivirus software must be installed on the platform and a recent scan completed. (Will be checked prior to allowing login to system)
• Firewall must be enabled (Will be checked prior to allowing login to system)

Responsibilities

• Manage large amounts of inbound or outbound calls in a timely manner
• Follow communication "scripts" when handling different topics
• Identify customers' needs, clarify information, research and provide solutions and/or alternatives
• Access company and client resources provided to accurately handle the call
• Perform Data Entry and Customer Service skills
• Be able to navigate on-line efficiently
• Work requests/records received for those requesting to sign up for a shift
• Identify customers' needs, research to see if request has credentials needed
• Skillfully change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
• Be available at your desk, maintaining punctuality and attendance at all scheduled times
• Remain positive and professional in all customer interactions
• Flexibility to cross train as requested

Pay & Benefits

• Starting pay - $14/hour, plus shift differential (extra $1/hr nights & wkds) and possible increase after 90 days pending attendance and performance
• Work hours - Shifts between 4:00am-10:00pm (MST) Work Days - Mon-Fri & Every Other Weekend (day off during the week on wkd rotation)
  • Must have a start between 4a-6a, 6a-8a or 7a-9a or
  • Must have an end time between 4p-6p, 7p-9p or 8p-10p
• Paid Training - 2-3 weeks in length from 7:00am-4:00pm Mon-Fri (MST)
• Status - Full Time ; 40 hours, Benefit eligible 1st of month after 60 days

Equal Opportunities

Optimere is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Optimere does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

PLEASE NOTE: Optimere is unable to sponsor visas at this time. You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident authorized to work in the US.