Customer Care Specialist I

Description

About Our Company

Advanced Diabetes Supply® was founded on the bold principle of creating a knowledgeable, reliable, and demonstrably superior diabetes supply company. Our approach, coupled with a commitment to service and innovation, has catapulted Advanced Diabetes Supply® to a national leader in the industry. Creating high-performance, adaptive teams requires a relentless commitment to hiring the best. We strive to maintain a casual, fun environment whenever possible, but we don’t just play around. We work hard every day to provide a positive work culture and respectful atmosphere. The standards we set for ourselves are high, and we love to be challenged! If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and have a passion for excellence and a bias for action, we may be just what you’ve been looking for.

Interested in learning more about our company and its culture? Visit us at www.northcoastmed.com

About the Position

Schedule: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PST, Monday to Friday, 

Location: Remote

Position Summary

The NCMS Customer Care Specialist is responsible for on-going communication with patients, connecting with providers, and internal departments to assure the accuracy and efficiency of a customer’s refill of supplies. The Customer Care Specialist will work within the scope of responsibilities as dictated below with guidance and support from Customer Care leadership team.

Essential Functions

• Handles client/patient questions, complaints, requests or inquiries with the highest degree of courtesy & professionalism, with the goal of one-call resolution & patient retention.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all company products & services, as may be required to work in one or more divisions or skill sets.
• Logs into systems as appropriate to skill set and/or task(s) assigned.
• Completes C/S documentation within 24 hours of service delivery, as required. Ensures that all required documentation is completed in accordance with company guidelines.
• Offers solutions for more effective & higher quality customer service.
• Responds to telephone inquiries (inbound/outbound calls): ascertains patient needs; responds appropriately & with urgency to patient requests, questions, complaints & concerns.
• Provides patients with accurate, timely, and satisfactory solutions to potential & arising complaints & concerns about their orders, devices, usage, and physician-ordered prescription(s).
• Overcomes objections & effectively resolves customer concerns with the goal of retaining patient accounts. Offers alternative solutions as appropriate.
• Ensures accurate changes and data entry of patient records in information systems, including service issues.
• Updates patient files for known changes to patient records.
• Ensures appropriate representation of ADS by demonstrating the greatest degree of professionalism & conduct.
• Is responsive to ongoing feedback & training from management.
• Assists other departments with patient processing or other patient issues as needed.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures related to providing consistent, superior customer/patient care.
• Complies with HIPAA rules, appropriately safeguarding PHI or other private & confidential information.
• Is reliable, engaged, and provides feedback as to improve processes and policies.
• Attends all department, team, and company meetings as required. 
• Embraces and exemplifies ADS core values:

                o We put our people first.

                 o We serve our members with passion

                 o We take ownership

                 o We pursue excellence

                 o We never stop growing

• May perform any additional responsibilities or special projects as required.
• Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based upon the needs of the department.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Customer service experience in a call center environment desirable
• Basic knowledge of, or ability to learn customer service specialization
• Demonstrated success in meeting goals and objectives
• Proficiency in basic math and business calculations
• Working knowledge of computer/data entry with the ability to learn new systems
• Basic level of MS Office proficiency

Expected Competencies

• Friendly, professional and effective communications skills; able to calmly present solutions in challenging situations