Bilingual Customer Support Specialist - Spanish/English - Remote

Bilingual Customer Service Specialist- Remote in Houston Maximus is currently hiring Bilingual Customer Service Specialist to join our team! This position is responsible for supporting our Health Texas project by providing customer care and benefit enrollment services via telephone, IVR and web-based portals. To prepare for this role, Maximus provides paid, comprehensive training that equips our CSRs with the highest levels of knowledge and professionalism. W e invest in your success from day one! Enjoy a $1/hour pay increase once you have completed training. Bilingual candidates must be fluent in both Spanish and English. Please note, these are Full-time, regular employment opportunities and we offer Hybrid and Fully Remote working arrangements. Click here to watch our Real Job Preview! Maximus is currently hiring Bilingual Customer Service Specialist to join our team! This position is responsible for supporting our Health Texas project by providing customer care and benefit enrollment services via telephone, IVR and web-based portals. To prepare for this role, Maximus provides paid, comprehensive training that equips our CSRs with the highest levels of knowledge and professionalism. W e invest in your success from day one! Enjoy a $1/hour pay increase once you have completed training. Bilingual candidates must be fluent in both Spanish and English. Please note, these are Full-time, regular employment opportunities and we offer Hybrid and Fully Remote working arrangements. This position requires residency in the State of Texas and within a 70-mile radius of the Houston Metro area. Schedule Details: - Our call center is open from 8AM - 6:30PM CST, Monday - Friday - 8-hour shifts are scheduled within the hours of operation Why Maximus?

• Training Completion Pay Increase – Successfully complete our paid training program and receive a $1.00 per hour increase to your base pay.
• Professional Development Opportunities - Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.
• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
• Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
• Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
• Holistic Wellness Suppor t - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• ️ Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and sick leave, along with Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
• ️ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
• Competitive Compensation - Quarterly bonuses based on performance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming customer inquiries received via telephone, Interactive Voice Response (IVR), web chat functions, or other approved contact channels in accordance with performance standards, policies, procedures, and confidentiality and privacy requirements.
• Provide accurate information regarding programs and services to consumers, prospective enrollees, individuals acting on behalf of enrollees, health plans, and providers.
• Track, document, and record all customer interactions, inquiries, complaints, comments, actions taken, and transactions in applicable systems.
• Complete associated tasks and transactions according to established guidelines to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Navigate multiple computer systems while interacting with customers and perform data entry accurately.
• Facilitate fulfillment of customer requests for materials via mail, email, or electronic delivery as appropriate.
• Transfer or refer customers to appropriate internal or external entities in accordance with established guidelines.
• Address customer inquiries and resolve routine issues to ensure appropriate actions or updates are completed.
• Escalate unresolved, complex, or sensitive issues or grievances to designated staff or departments for further investigation or resolution as needed.
• Facilitate translation or interpretation services for non English speaking customers according to procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding potential needs, concerns, or issues impacting service delivery.
• Meet Quality Assurance (QA), productivity, and other key performance metrics.
• Attend required meetings and trainings and maintain up to date knowledge of all programs, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• High school diploma or GED required and 0-6 months of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Must be fluent in English and specified secondary language.

Job Requirements:

• Must be fluent in both Spanish and English
• Availability to work shifts between 8:00am and 6:30pm CST (7am and 5:30pm MST)
• Ability to type efficiently
• Continuously demonstrate a high sense of urgency and perform under pressure
• Excellent Attendance (no time off during training)
• Organization and work prioritization skills
• Basic computer aptitude in Windows and/or Mac
• Ability to handle 100+ calls a day, handle multiple repetitive calls
• Bilingual candidates must pass a bilingual assessment

Day 1 requirements:

• Must be able to work onsite on Day 1 for equipment training
• Must be able to complete classroom and on-the-job training with no time missed.
• Must be willing and able to work with webcam on during training and other meetings as instructed by management

Home Office Requirements:

• A quiet, professional work-space free from distractions and background noise
• A workspace large enough to hold 2 large monitors, laptop, keyboard, mouse and docking station. Equipment is provided.
• Reliable, high-speed internet service, must be a traditional, wired high-speed connection such as cable or fiber
• Services that connect via a cellular network (mobile hotspot, fixed wireless, etc.) or satellite are incompatible
• Internet Speed: Minimum of 20Mbps download & 5Mbps upload

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