Connection Representative

CareScout • Richmond, VA

3d • Remote

About The Position

Join us on a mission to simplify and dignify the aging experience. We are the children, siblings, neighbors, and friends of those navigating the fragmented and confusing system of long-term care. Our team is ferociously curious and relentless in our pursuit of a better system – and we are deeply committed to a sense of belonging for all, in all phases of life. We’re creating a new experience for care seekers and their families, bringing together long-term care options, non-healthcare resources, education, and human support into one place. We work hard, we have fun, we care about each other, and we share the mission. If this sounds like a place where you could thrive, join us! CareScout is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genworth Financial, Inc, a Fortune 500 provider of products, services and solutions that help families address the financial challenges of aging. As an expert in the CareScout Quality Network, the CareScout Connection Representative plays a crucial role in facilitating connections between care seekers and the providers that best meet their care needs.

Requirements

• 1-3 years call Center experience, including ability to work on multiple monitors
• Experience in Long Term Care, geriatric care, home health, and/or sensitivity to the needs of seniors
• Outstanding conversationalist who is proactive, persuasive, persistent, respectful, assertive, and able to multitask
• Exceptional customer service, active listening, and verbal, written communication skills, professional voice presentation
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively, meeting individual/team qualitative and quantitative targets
• High integrity with a passion for learning about the long-term care industry
• Reliable with the ability to work productively as a team and independently
• Excellent organizational and time management skill
• Proficient with computer applications such as MS Office, email, and other office procedures
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly, adaptable to new experiences and consistent change

Responsibilities

• Through person-centric, compassionate conversations, providing support to our customers and their families through each stage of their care journey
• Identifying appropriate care service providers for our customers and engaging with our Provider Network on pricing, availability and services
• Actively engaging with customers to ignite interest in CareScout service offerings through inbound calls and outbound call campaigns
• Handle inbound and outbound calls, at times using scripts, for customers interested in CareScout’s services
• Through fact finding, active listening and critical thinking skills, quickly and accurately determine how best to handle each call, delivering first call resolution
• Review, process and route transactions including, but not limited to: web forms, emails, mailings, and chat
• Document all calls and transaction work clearly and concisely, in addition to handling any follow up work
• Participate in engagement exercises through outbound calls to share exciting product features of CareScout services
• Match customer’s care needs with appropriate care options based on the provider’s capability, availability and rates
• Actively negotiate preferred pricing with long term care providers, as needed
• Prepare, quality review and send information on care services, providers and other educational material
• Prevent escalations by tackling issues quickly through proactive conflict resolution
• Support pilots and implementation of new product and service offerings, including research
• Understand and strive to meet or exceed call center metrics while providing excellent, consistent customer service
• Other duties as assigned by the manager that support CareScout business needs, changes, and new initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed