CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 

 We’re Palco. We provide the management, support, and systems behind self-directed programs—the services that help people hire, pay, and manage their own caregivers with confidence. With 25+ years of experience as a national provider operating in over 17 states, we keep people at the center of everything we do. Through innovative technology and decades of expertise, we help states and partners run stronger, more compliant, and efficient programs. Our mission is to challenge the status quo and build smarter, more human-centered solutions that put power back in people’s hands. Want to learn more about joining our team? Visit www.palcofirst.com to explore opportunities.

A Customer Service Representative I is a primary customer-facing employee who provides assistance and support for individuals self- directing Medicaid services in the home and the caregivers for those individuals. The CSR is knowledgeable of specific rules and qualifications of the programs Palco supports. Using their knowledge of products or services as well as great customer service skills, the CSR promptly and accurately address issues, provides support and information to ensure customer satisfaction. The CSR also maintains very good knowledge of company systems and sensitive information/PHI handling procedures.  Responsible for handling 40+ inbound and outbound calls, with the ability to determine needs and provide one call resolution.  This position requires the ability to work Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 6:30 pm CST. The CSR reports to the CS Supervisor. 

We are looking for: 

• Customer Strong – Make a WOW difference for our customers 
• Me to We – Take accountability to trust, collaborate and partner 
• Own it!  See a need and act 
• Be Bold:  Challenge the status quo 
• Listen to Advocate:  What matters to you, matters to us 
• Think it Through:  Proactively deliver solutions focused on doing the right thing 

Job Grade Characteristics  

CSR I: This is the entry level grade in the Customer Support grouping.  This entry-level role provides a strong foothold into our organization.   Incumbents of this grade perform a range of customer support work that does not require prior experience. Generally, additional assistance is required in performing tasks. Individuals in this grade are expected to provide a basic level of support commensurate with their knowledge, skills and abilities.  Assigned responsibilities and breadth of knowledge increase with experience, may be reasonable to expect promotion to next higher grade.   A CSR is expected to work productively even in the absence of the Supervisor.   

Essential Functions

• Communicates effectively with a range of individuals with varying educational levels, disabilities, and communication styles. 
• Respond to customer inquiries with timely and accurate information. 
• Uses person-centered techniques in all participant interactions. 
• Receives inquiries about Palco services, how to enroll on the program, and program guidelines and requirements. 
• Provides information on self-direction to assure that each individual is able to make informed decisions about their care. 
• Assists individuals in completing paperwork or understanding Program requirements. 
• Represents Palco in all interactions with the public by providing quality service to internal staff and external clients.   Ensures privacy of our customers remains the utmost importance. 
• Initiates required action for response to caller requests, including the need for additional support by other Palco staff or requests for documents, and communicate such requests to the proper department. 
• Recognizes the need for additional services required by the caller. 
• Ensures the satisfaction of callers and professional handling of difficult or unusual situations. 
• Conducts follow-up phone calls for quality and satisfaction. 
• Participates in development, training, and other departmental meetings and adheres to corporate policies that concern the customer service department. 
• Accesses Palco software in order to retrieve information to answer inquiries and to update contact notes and other information into digital case records. 
• Requires additional duties as assigned. 
• Reports directly to the Customer Service Supervisor. 
• Adhere to all remote work policies and procedures. 

 Education and/or Experience :

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Can include a combination of high school graduate or equivalent and:          

• One year of experience performing customer support activities, preferably in a call center.  
• Working knowledge of contact with the public and telephone; modern office procedures and methods.  
• Good verbal and written communication skills.  
• Ability to electronically document records to a web-based chart.  
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office, email and internet.  
• Good problem-solving and listening skills.  
• Must exhibit the ability to work with the public under stressful circumstances in a fair, calm, and understanding manner and obtain positive results.  
• Skill in the operation of a variety of office equipment, including computers and networks.  
• CRM experience and/or Medicaid experience a plus. 
• Bilingual skills a plus. 

Join Us

• Company benefits designed for you:
  • Generous Paid time off.
  • Annual bonus potential.
  • Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
  • Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
  • Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to internal and external learning opportunities.
  • Great Work Environment: We are proud of our company culture of collaboration and the recognition we have received for our diversity efforts. 

Benefits package:      

• Employer shared Health Insurance cost
• Employer paid Disability Insurance
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Remote work environment
• Paid holidays

When you join Palco, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s, the people we serve, and your own. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our team. We strive to create a culture where you can:

• Bring your authentic self to work.
• Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally.
• Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support.
• Experience work/life balance.
• Feel value and a greater purpose through the work you do.

Palco, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.