Call Center Representative - Bilingual
Location: Bellaire, TX
Pay Rate: Starting at $20.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Dean's Professional Services is seeking an experienced Bilingual Call Center Representative to support a leading healthcare organization in Bellaire, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused professional with healthcare insurance, Medicaid, and call center experience who enjoys helping members and providers navigate questions and resolve concerns.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Member and Provider Advocate, providing knowledgeable and compassionate assistance with healthcare-related questions and concerns.
- Handle inbound calls from members, providers, prospective members, and other healthcare partners.
- Assist with questions regarding eligibility, benefits, authorizations, claims, referrals, appointments, and other healthcare services.
- Research member and provider issues, collaborate with internal departments, and facilitate appropriate resolutions.
- Act as a liaison between members/providers and internal departments to ensure concerns are addressed promptly.
- Gather relevant information and provide accurate responses or recommendations.
- Assist members with timely appointment scheduling when needed.
- Support members and providers throughout the complaint and appeal process.
- Interact with callers in a professional, tactful, and empathetic manner, including individuals who may be upset or frustrated.
- Verify caller identity and follow HIPAA requirements before disclosing protected health information (PHI).
- Accurately document calls, interactions, and resolutions in applicable systems, including Epic and other healthcare platforms.
- Complete assigned work queues and after-hours call center notifications as required.
- Escalate complex issues, recurring concerns, or potential systemic problems to leadership.
- Support day-to-day call center operations and maintain established performance and quality standards.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least 1 year of customer service experience within managed care or the insurance industry, or call center experience in any industry.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
- Medicaid experience required.
- Call center experience required.
- Must be able to identify and discuss common call center metrics/KPIs.
- Knowledge of managed care, health insurance, and healthcare terminology preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent listening, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and empathetic when handling upset or difficult customers.
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
- General computer literacy and experience with call center applications.
- Typing speed of 35 WPM required.
- Epic EMR experience is a plus.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team environment.
Why Join Dean's Professional Services?
- Competitive pay starting at $20.00/hour.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Opportunity to expand your experience in healthcare, managed care, and health insurance.
- Professional and collaborative work environment.
- Make a meaningful impact by helping members and providers access the care and services they need.
- Work with a trusted healthcare staffing organization committed to connecting talented professionals with leading healthcare organizations.
Since 1993, Dean's Professional Services has placed over 50,000 professionals nationwide. As a trusted, award-winning staffing firm, we connect top talent with leading organizations across healthcare and professional industries, focusing on skill, experience, and culture fit.
Apply today:www.deansprofessionalservices.com
Call: 713-785-7483 for more information
Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing firm providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire solutions across healthcare and professional industries.