Team Lead Inbound Call Center

Team Lead Inbound Call Center

Location: Winston, NC-Onsite

Contract: C2H

Rate: $21/hr on w2

Job Description

This position requires individuals to perform the following duties and work as part of a team:

• Meet all KPI Metrics and Deliverables as assigned.
• Determines and delegates cases to be worked by Representatives when applicable.
• Supervises workload and oversees quality of work by assuring prompt feedback to associates.
• Evaluates work of associates. Provides direction and coaching by identifying areas of improvement needed.
• Attend all required meetings with clients and provide reporting as necessary.
• Implements ongoing training and development of all associates.
• Complete weekly and monthly payroll and timecards for associates.
• Ensure their teams complete all compliance courses as assigned by Cognizant & Client.
• Responsible for conducting employee reviews on a monthly basis.
• Handle all escalation calls for team members as assigned.
• Monitor call queues to ensure proper call handling efficiency targets are met.
• Complete minimum phone time requirement each week/month as assigned by team manager.

Qualifications:

• High level of Call Center knowledge and competence as evidenced by a minimum of 5 years' experience in a call center environment. Healthcare experience is preferred.
• College degree preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement general business and personnel management practices as evidenced by successful completion of management and technical programs, completion of college level curriculum or equivalent related practical work experience. Knowledge of Auto/General Liability cost containment programs and proven account management skills a must.
• Ability to lead change by addressing points of resistance at the team and/or individual level. The ability to independently evaluate and implement improvement plans.
• Demonstrates an understanding of team building theory, and the techniques of continuous quality improvement and how they apply to ongoing activities.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to coach, develop and lead team members towards successful attainment of goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, to effectively interact, with all levels of an organization both internal and external.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consistent superior customer service to customers.
• Act as a role model for the unit or office, taking on the work that others avoid and holding self and others accountable for high personal standards.