Responsible for management of the Member Service department, including staff supervision, monitoring, reporting, analysis, and coordination of customer service functions for members, groups/clients.
Direct call center operations by monitoring system performance; identify and resolve problems; audit and analyze staff performance; prepare and complete action plans; assist in managing system and process improvement and quality assurance programs.
Supervise department personnel including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; recommend rewards and discipline for employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
Manage the delivery of customer service that promotes exceptional levels of member/group/client satisfaction.
Review various reports, including trends and analysis of service and adjudication activities; present issues and ideas to executive management for enhancement of overall call center operations.
Establish work procedures and processes that support Company and departmental standards, procedures, and strategic directives.
Communicate and implement any organizational changes, policies, procedures or information updates to staff.
Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding department or employee concerns; work with senior staff on customer service related issues.
This role requires occasional travel, approximately 10% annually (1–2 trips per year). All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising and/or managing a call center in a healthcare environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive knowledge of call center operations and customer service delivery.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong customer orientation; good time management skills; highly organized.
Computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.