Field Service Agent - Queens - Bilingual Spanish

The Field Service Agent acts as an in‑person liaison between Healthfirst and its customers. This individual receives and addresses member & provider inquiries, de‑escalates and resolves complaints, educates clients, engages in member retention activities, and escalates issues requiring additional intervention across all Lines of Business (LOBs) within a face‑to‑face, telephonic, and/or Omni‑channel contact center environment. The Field Service Agent maintains the Healthfirst culture and drives improvements to ensure the best possible customer experience as measured by First Encounter Resolution and Customer Experience measures for our “North Star” Members and the Providers who service them. This position is Hybrid Field – 3 days at Community Office and 2 days remote. Fluent in Spanish required. Responsibilities Provide high‑quality customer service to providers and members across all LOBs with a variety of questions and issues on topics such as eligibility, benefits, claims process, escalations, and products. Manage face‑to‑face encounters by interacting with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services, improve overall member experience, and reduce waiting time to expedite traffic flow. Identify and de‑escalate situations where member/provider is dissatisfied and provide a satisfactory resolution. Build sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication with internal and external customers. Provide ad‑hoc assistance to cross‑functional teams working on campaigns and case reviews to ensure standards are met. Partner with other Healthfirst member‑facing departments by participating in community events to engage and educate existing/prospective members. Comply with HIPAA requirements and maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) confidentiality of member, provider, medical and departmental information; adhere to local, state, federal and Healthfirst specific compliance and regulatory guidelines. Assist periodically with weekend responsibilities at Healthfirst Community Offices (CO) or other events. Initiate investigations, partner with other assigned parties to participate in root cause analysis, communicate complex information, take proactive and/or corrective measures and/or recommend solutions and methods for process improvement and follow‑up on outstanding customer inquiries and complaints within defined timeframes. Assist with Contact Center Operations (CCO) outbound campaigns on high volume days, while meeting deliverables associated with individual and team accountabilities. Additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution. Experience in a customer service environment. Experience handling escalated issues, complex situations, and interactions requiring conflict resolution, active listening skills, and empathy. Experience working in a fast‑paced environment that requires handling multiple priorities simultaneously. Willing to accommodate flexible business needs (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays, alternate locations, and/or overtime with limited notice). Work experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Work experience requiring effective communication verbally and in writing while demonstrating good grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience. Ability to exercise independent thinking, problem solving. English proficient bilingual fluency in Spanish. Basic knowledge of operational health plan departments and functionality. Knowledge and experience with a traditional and/or omnichannel contact center with emphasis in the healthcare industry, may include but not limited to KPIs, CMS/NYSOH requirements (including CMS STARS programs) and call center operations in general. Trained in multiple Healthfirst LOBs for both Member and Provider Family of Products (FOPs). Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities (see above). License / Certification N/A Benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage. Incentive and recognition programs. Life insurance. 401(k) contributions (subject to eligibility requirements). Equal Opportunity Employer HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified. Disability Accommodation If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io or calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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