Offer summary

Qualifications:

Empathetic individuals with excellent English communication skills., Minimum of one year experience in a customer service role, preferably over the phone., Computer literate, proficient in Word and Outlook., Ability to display patience and compassion when addressing customer concerns..

Key responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of the patient intake process and maintain positive relationships with customers.

Respond promptly and professionally to customer requests and concerns.

Handle insurance verification and authorization processes efficiently.

Schedule staff meetings with patients and families to discuss hospice services.

Job description

ISTA Personnel Solutions South Africa - we are a global BPO company, partnering with a USA-based client in the Hospice Healthcare sector, who is seeking a Inbound Customer Service Representative to work PST hours (Pacific Time).

We are looking for empathetic individuals with excellent English communication skills, a warm and engaging phone presence, and the patience to provide compassionate support to patients and families.

PLEASE NOTE:

Working Hours: This role requires you to work 5 day rotating shifts - PST hours, Monday - Sunday (2 rest days in-between)
Work Environment: This is a remote role for South African Citizens only.
Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.
Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of the patient intake process, including establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and referral sources.

Respond to customer requests and concerns promptly and professionally.
Handle insurance verification and authorization processes.
Schedule appropriate staff to meet with patients and families to discuss hospice services in a timely manner.
Coordinate hospital discharges and general admission processes.
Perform data entry tasks, keeping all admission tracking logs up-to-date.

Requirements

Sophisticated with exceptional English communication skills
Ability to display empathy and patience when addressing customer concerns.
Minimum of one year experience in a customer service role, dealing with customers over the telephone or in person.
Computer literate (Word, Outlook)

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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