Central Services Telephonic Intake Operator

Central Services Telephonic Intake Operator

Optional Work from Home Chicago Office - Chicago, IL 60606

Salary Range $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Diploma or GED

Central Services Telephonic Intake Operator

POSITION SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, the Central Services Telephonic Intake Operator serves as the initial point of contact for callers reporting new Workers' Compensation, Liability, and Subrogation claims to TRISTAR, whether by phone or email. This role answers incoming calls, directs them appropriately, and creates a positive first impression by providing exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include clerical support for TRISTAR divisions, independent work with strict deadlines, accurate documentation, and maintaining a professional phone demeanor. The position requires strong transcription or data-entry skills and an understanding of how workers' compensation and liability claims are initiated and processed across various clients and jurisdictions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer and assist with all incoming calls, including first notice, and route them to the appropriate person or department.
• Manage a high-volume, multi-line telephone system effectively.
• Set up and enter new liability, subrogation, and first notice of loss reports in the claims/notice reporting systems or portals.
• Accurately document each call and its outcome in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
• Monitor dedicated client email inboxes for new first notice loss reports.
• Monitor phone lines and hold times, report excessive hold times to the supervisor for adjustment.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and PHI regulations.
• Use communication tools such as instant messaging, email, and Zoom to stay connected with team members and supervisors.
• Inform the supervisor of any phone system issues, customer concerns, or required escalations.
• Immediately report system or equipment issues, downtimes, or loss of access to remote resources.
• Demonstrate proficiency in transcription, data entry, and adherence to established workflows.
• Establish rapport with callers, guide them through the reporting process, and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

• Meet administrative requirements, including productivity, time management, and Quality Assurance standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and PHI guidelines.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of workers' compensation and liability claims preferred.
• Medical transcription or data-entry experience preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset; collaborative team player.
• Ability to manage operator equipment such as headsets and intercoms.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to work in multiple software programs and perform clerical tasks.
• Ability to monitor multiple phone lines with attention to detail amid frequent interruptions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate varied situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently.
• Adherence to professional standards, ethics, and company policies and procedures.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement, customer service excellence, and teamwork.
• Excellent typing/keyboard skills (4550 WPM) with 95% accuracy.
• Ability to work proficiently within various computer systems.
• Ability to navigate a Windows environment and utilize Microsoft 365, Outlook, Word, and Excel (create, edit, save, and send documents).

Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy in this role:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Referral bonus
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays.

Mental and Physical Requirements: [see separate attachment for a copy of the checklist of psychological and physical requirements]

Mental and Physical Requirements

1. Mental Effort

a. Reasoning development: Follow one- or two-step instructions, routine, repetitive task. Carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions; deal with a few concrete variables. Follow written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions; several concrete variables. Solve practical problems; various variables with limited standardization; interpret instructions. Logical or scientific thinking to solve problems; several abstract and concrete variables. Wide range of intellectual and practical problems; comprehend most obscure concepts.

b. Mathematical development: Simple addition and subtraction; copying figures, counting, and recording. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers. Arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages. Arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations. Advanced mathematical and statistical techniques such as calculus, factor analysis, and probability determination. Highly complex mathematical and statistical techniques such as calculus, factor analysis, and probability determination require a theoretical application.

c. Language development: Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies verbally or in writing. Ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data from one record to another; interview to obtain basic information such as age, occupation, and the number of children; guide people and provide primary direction. Ability to transcribe dictation; make appointments and process mail; write form letters or routine correspondence; interpret written work instructions; interview job applicants. Ability to compose original correspondence, follow technical manuals, and have increased contact with people. Ability to report, write, or edit articles for publication; prepare deeds, contracts, or leases; prepare and deliver lectures; interview, counsel, or advise people; evaluate technical data.

2. Physical Effort

a. Physical activity required to perform the job: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally. Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.

Visual requirements necessary to perform the job: Far vision: clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Near vision: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Mid-range vision: clarity of vision at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet. Depth perception: the ability to judge distance and space relationships, so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Color vision: ability to identify and distinguish colors. Field of vision: ability to observe an area up or down or to the right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point

2. Physical Effort (cont.) - Frequency

c. Physical activity necessary to perform the job and frequency (e.g., continually, frequently, or occasionally): Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking: Moving about on