Seasonal Customer Care Associate

Why is Health Advocate a great place to work? For starters, Health Advocate employees enjoy helping people every single day. Employees are given the training they need to do their jobs well, and they work with supervisors and staff who are supportive and friendly. Employees have room to grow, and many of Health Advocate's supervisors are promoted from within the company.  Join our award winning team!

2025:

• Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Customer Service Department of the Year – Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Industries, Bronze Winner

2024:

• Excellence in Customer Service Awards: Organization of the Year (Small)

• Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Customer Service Department of the Year – Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Industries, Bronze Winner

• Best in Biz Awards: Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year – Medium and large category (Silver)

As part of Teleperformance in the US, we were also named #95 in the 2024 ‘Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®’ in the USA by Great Places to Work (GPTW®)

Join Us as a Seasonal Customer Care Associate – August through December 2026

At Health Advocate, we’re dedicated to helping individuals navigate the healthcare system with clarity and confidence. If you’re someone who values clear communication, accurate information, and consistent follow-through, this role is an opportunity to make a real difference. 

As a Customer Care Associate, you’ll support members by answering incoming calls, resolving healthcare-related questions, and coordinating follow-up. You’ll be part of a team focused on service, accuracy, and outcomes—helping people get the answers they need in a system that can often feel overwhelming. 

What You’ll Do: Your Roadmap to Impact 

In this role, you’ll serve as a frontline contact, providing efficient, high-quality support to members: 

• Provide Direct Support: Handle incoming calls, explain healthcare benefits, services, and provider options clearly. 

• Resolve Member Issues: Identify needs, research information, and determine appropriate next steps or referrals. 

• Coordinate Follow-Up: Make outbound calls as needed to complete research or deliver updates. 

• Maintain Accurate Records: Collect and update member demographic data in the system. 

• Ensure Compliance: Follow company procedures and healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and COBRA guidelines. 

• Collaborate Across Teams: Transfer inquiries to the appropriate internal/external contacts when needed. 

Who Thrives in This Role?

Our most successful Customer Care Associates enjoy helping others, solving problems, and delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

They are:

• Comfortable handling a high volume of inbound calls while maintaining professionalism, empathy, and accuracy
• Strong communicators who can explain healthcare-related information clearly and confidently
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to navigate multiple systems while assisting members
• Self-motivated and productive in a remote work environment
• Adaptable learners who enjoy building knowledge and expanding their healthcare expertise
• Committed to delivering exceptional service while meeting quality and productivity expectations

Who May Not Be a Good Fit

This role may not be the best fit for individuals who:

• Prefer primarily administrative work with limited phone interaction
• Are uncomfortable handling back-to-back member calls
• Prefer highly scripted conversations rather than active problem solving
• Struggle with multitasking across multiple systems and applications
• Are seeking a role with minimal performance expectations or accountability metrics

Who You Are: The Candidate We're Looking For

• Experienced in Service: You have at least one year of customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare, insurance, benefits, or call center environment.
• Strong Communicator: You explain complex information clearly, build rapport quickly, and maintain professionalism on every interaction.
• Organized & Reliable: You can manage multiple member requests while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable with Systems: Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems and tools.
• Adaptable & Willing to Learn: Open to training and building expertise in healthcare plans, systems, and regulations.
• Customer-Focused Problem Solver: You enjoy helping people find answers and navigate challenging situations.

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Healthcare Customer Service
• Health Insurance
• Employee Benefits
• Healthcare Navigation
• Patient Access
• Medical Office Support
• Call Center Operations
• Member Services
• Insurance Claims or Eligibility Support

Technical & Workspace Requirements

To ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements and provide an exceptional member experience, all Seasonal Customer Care Associates must maintain a professional home office environment.

Applicants must have:

• A private, HIPAA-compliant workspace where confidential member information cannot be viewed or overheard by others
• Sufficient desk space to accommodate a dual-monitor workstation, keyboard, mouse, headset, and other company-provided equipment
• A workspace that is professional and suitable for webcam use during meetings, training, and coaching sessions
• A reliable wired high-speed internet connection with a minimum download speed of 200 Mbps and upload speed of 100 Mbps
• The ability to work in a distraction-free environment free from excessive background noise that could impact member experience, productivity, or privacy compliance

You provide the internet service; Health Advocate provides the rest.

We will provide all necessary equipment, including:

• Computer
• Monitors
• Keyboard and mouse
• Headset
• Webcam
• Other required technology and accessories needed to perform the role successfully

Why Health Advocate?

At Health Advocate, we don't just support our members—we support our employees.

✅ Work from Home Opportunity

✅ Comprehensive Training & Equipment: We provide the computer equipment, monitors, and tools needed to perform your job successfully, along with extensive onboarding, training, and ongoing development.

✅ Competitive Pay: Starting hourly rate of $16.50

✅ Meaningful Work: Every day you'll help individuals navigate healthcare questions and access the resources they need.

✅ A Culture of Purpose & Impact: You'll be part of a team that values empathy, innovation, service excellence, and a shared mission to simplify healthcare.

✅ Award-Winning Organization: Join a nationally recognized company known for exceptional customer service and member advocacy.

Your Next Move

If you're passionate about helping others, enjoy solving problems, and thrive in a fast-paced customer service environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to making healthcare easier to navigate for the people who depend on us every day.

Physical Requirements:
This position is primarily sedentary, requiring prolonged sitting while performing administrative tasks. The role involves extensive use of a computer for typing, mouse navigation, and reading information on a screen for extended periods. Frequent phone use is required for communication with team members, clients, or external parties. Essential physical functions include fingering, grasping, pulling hand-over-hand, and repetitive motions necessary for navigating software, entering data, and interacting with electronic documents.

Mental and Cognitive Requirements:
The role requires strong concentration, attention to detail, and the ability to complete tasks accurately. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential to address issues that may arise in day-to-day duties. Effective verbal and written communication skills are needed for responding to inquiries and collaborating with others.

Work Environment:
This position is fully remote and requires a home office environment with appropriate lighting, a computer, and phone access. The workspace should be free from distractions to ensure effective focus and productivity during work hours.

Company Overview

Health Advocate is the nation’s leading provider of health advocacy, navigation, well-being and integrated benefits programs. For 20 years, Health Advocate has provided expert support to help our members navigate the complexities of healthcare and achieve the best possible health and well-being. Our solutions leverage a unique combination of best-in-class, personalized support with powerful predictive data analytics and a proprietary technology platform to address nearly every clinical, administrative, wellness or behavioral health need. Whether facing common issues or an unprecedented challenge like COVID-19, our team of highly trained, compassionate experts work together to go above and beyond expectations, making healthcare easier for our members and ensuring they get the care they need.

Learn more

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Awards:

2025:

• Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Customer Service Department of the Year – Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Industries, Bronze Winner

2024:

• Excellence in Customer Service Awards: Organization of the Year (Small)

• Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Customer Service Department of the Year – Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Industries, Bronze Winner

• Best in Biz Awards: Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year – Medium and large category (Silver)

2023:

• National Customer Service Association All-Stars Award: Service Organization of the Year.

• Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Customer Service Department of the Year – Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Industries, Bronze Winner

2022:

• Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Customer Service Department of the Year – Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Industries, Bronze Winner

• Excellence in Customer Service Awards: Organization of the Year (Small)

• Best in Biz Awards: Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year – Medium and large category (Silver)

2021:

• Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Customer Service Department of the Year – Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Industries, Silver Winner

• Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Most Valuable Response by a Customer Service Team (COVID-19). Bronze Winner

• Best in Biz Awards: Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year – Medium and large category (Silver)

2020:

• National Customer Service Association All-Stars Award: Organizations of 100 or Greater, Runner-Up

• Communicator Award of Distinction: October 2019 Broker News

• MarCom Awards: Gold, COVID Staycation Ideas brochure

• MarCom Awards: Platinum, 2021 Well-being Calendar

• Best in Biz Awards: Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year - Medium category (Silver)

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)