
Customer Service Representative
Zeiders Enterprises, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Alabama • Arizona • United States
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Provide comprehensive, empathetic and immediate support and assistance to Veterans by maintaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of departments, services and federal regulations that facilitate access to entitled programs
- Conduct service recovery or call de-escalation as appropriate
- Use knowledge management tool to locate process or information needed to assist the customer
- Respond to a high volume of inbound calls, emails, and webchats using established procedures and techniques (e.g., ask probing questions or repeat back what was said) to clarify what is needed
- Select or recommend the appropriate VA service or department to handle a particular issue or question and provide a warm transfer call to the appropriate VA Specialist
- Document call details, service requests, issues, follow-ups, etc., accurately and within the expected time frame
- Maintain confidentiality of callers and protect sensitive information (personal data, medical data)
- Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with VA employees, outside agencies, and the public
Requirements
- Must be located within 50 miles of a Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) or a Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Regional Office
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least six (6) months of customer service experience in a professional office-based environment (virtual or in-person).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations.
- Strong technology skills, as well as ability to navigate multiple computer systems simultaneously.
- Strong data entry/typing skills with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to hardwire to high-speed internet (i.e., min 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload, both without any delay) for technical setup.
- Must have a work-at-home environment that is ergonomically sound, conducive to taking customer calls, quiet, and free from distraction.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
customer servicedata entrytypingcall de-escalationservice recoveryknowledge managementhigh-speed internet setup
Soft Skills
empathycommunicationability to work under pressurestress managementrelationship building
Certifications
high school diplomaGED