Client Engagement Specialist - Woodward

TriCore Reference Laboratories•Albuquerque, NM

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position requires on-site attendance at our Albuquerque, NM office every day during the initial training period which lasts approximately 8-12 weeks. After successfully completing training, you may be considered for remote work based on performance and business needs. Onsite training required, but once training is complete, position can work remotely. As a Client Engagement Specialist, you will provide excellent customer service on all transactions and are responsible for communicating with customers including patients, physicians, providers, and internal customers, and provide accurate and timely resolution to all inquiries and issues. Ensure callers receive exceptional customer service when responding to telephone, e-mail or written inquiries. Perform all duties under general supervision. Call volume often requires performing department functions at an increased pace while maintaining quality. The CES must be service-oriented individuals, able to communicate effectively and display a professional and positive demeanor. The CES needs to relate well to the customer, think and exercise sound judgment, and act responsibly in the customers and the companys interest.

Requirements

Experience in multi-tasking, strong attention to detail, dealing with sensitive information, and problem resolution while providing exceptional service.
Be able to articulate with customers and have persuasion, negotiating and retention skills.
Ability to be empathetic and exercise key listening skills.
Work effectively in a team environment, contributing to the success of the call center and organization.
Achieves personal metrics and goals set forth by the organization.
Work on a schedule that is set in advance for all functions, lunches and breaks.
Attends training as required and is expected to be punctual.
Accurate and fast typing required.
Flexibility is required and must be able to work a holiday rotation schedule, on call schedule and overtime when required.
Be comfortable on a computer with dual screens and a headset and know your way around the Internet and basic computer applications.
Will be learning laboratory terminology in Clinical and Anatomic Pathology.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A grade of average on the alphanumeric typing test (4,0005,999 keystrokes).
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST I Meet one of the following: Six (6) months experience in a clinical laboratory or medical setting. Six (6) months customer service experience. Post high school education and/or experience may be substituted one for the other.
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST II Meet one of the following: One (1) year relevant experience at TriCore. Two (2) years relevant experience in a clinical laboratory or medical setting. Three (3) years customer service experience. Post high school education and/or experience may be substituted one for the other.
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST III Meet one of the following: Two (2) years relevant experience at TriCore Three (3) years relevant experience in a clinical laboratory or medical setting Four (4) years customer service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in related field preferred.
Completion of appropriate medical certificate training program.
Knowledge of laboratory tests/medical terminology
Proficient computer skills and ability to use multiple applications simultaneously.

Responsibilities

After training period, show proficiency and have documented competency with various applications, websites and functions.
Provide first-level support on incoming calls from internal and external customers using appropriate iCARE guidelines and skills taught in identified Customer Service training module.
Work Directly with Client Engagement Leadership as needed for escalated calls regarding complaints, complex issues beyond agents scope, etc.
Awareness of and participation in all Department metrics and goals designed to maximize quality and efficiencies to meet department goals and department Quality Indicators.
Read and understand all Department Policies and Procedures related to Client Engagement and to TriCore.
For promotion, eligibility must meet all current Department Metrics and accuracy standards for 10 of 12 months in a rolling calendar year.
Perform other assigned duties to meet the customers requirements with direction of leadership.