Remote Customer Service - Must Be In Southern California

Remote Benefits Customer Service RepresentativeLocation: Must live within 2 hours of San Diego, CACandidate will be required to pickup computer equipment from San Diego on first day – remainder of work is 100% completely remoteM-F 6:00A- 6:00PM (hours to fluctuate between 35- 40) - extended hours could be until 8pm PSTPay: $17.00 hrContract Length: 4 month contract with possibility of extension.The RoleAs a Benefit Customer Service Representative, you will have the rewarding opportunity to help our client plan participants through the enrollment process and when making updates to their health care and/or pension plans. We allow you the freedom to take the time necessary to provide the highest level of service on each contact. You will spend your day on the phone, with opportunities to assist with chat and message center as you gain additional experience. We provide superior customer service in a work from home environment (following the initial training and onboarding period).Eligibility requirements to work from home must be met.During our busy season you will be expected to work a 40 hour week and overtime when requested. During initial training (and during our off season), your hours may fluctuate between 32 to 40 hours depending on the needs of the client or clients you are assigned to support.Key Responsibilities Quickly build rapport and respond to plan participants in a compassionate manner by identifying and exceeding expectations by responding in a respectful, accurate, timely manner, consistently meeting commitments via phone, email and instant message Ability to customize customer service approach to meet all types of communication styles and personalities while maintaining professionalism and diplomacy during difficult calls Handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion in accordance with HIPAA and Data Privacy laws and company data security requirements Skillfully translate health and welfare and pension terms, complex plan information and processes into simple explanations and instructions that customers can understand and act upon. Read and understand client’s plan documents and online knowledgebase tools while collecting relevant information to determine immediate requests/questions and also to anticipate the future needs of the member Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and compliance with company and client procedures and guidelines providing appropriate and accurate information Maintain and document complete and accurate call and case notes in a professional manner Regularly participate in team meetings and training Perform other duties as assignedRequired Experience:6 months - 1 year of call center experience.Required Education:Highschool Diploma About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.