Customer Service Specialist (CSS)

As a Client Service Specialist, you will be responsible for receiving and responding to inbound customer inquiries, performing outreach to providers and members, providing program support for contract members, and providing technical and administrative support for various contracts, including support of internal applications and tools to schedule/reschedule assessments assigned to Telligen.
When you'll work:  Hours will be Monday through Friday, between 7:15am and 3:45pm Central Time.  
Must be located in Central Iowa within 50 miles driving distance to West Des Moines.

Essential Functions

• Ensures the highest level of customer satisfaction by partnering with team members and program support to meet contract specific service level agreements and successfully performing responsibilities as defined by the assigned contract(s). Customer support may include answering general inquiries, troubleshooting issues, scheduling/rescheduling assessments, and other administrative responsibilities as assigned. May refer more complex calls to appropriate team members.
• Demonstrates professionalism through written and verbal communication with both internal and external customers, using multiple communication methods. Provides general office support. May perform data entry into database within specified timeframes. Prepares and distributes applicable correspondence from multiple sources to external participants following standard operating procedures and quality standards, to meet contract requirements. Listens to concerns, analyzes information, recommends solutions, and confirms customer satisfaction.  
• Works as an engaged team member to provide feedback, suggest improvement and work with leadership to achieve company and employee-owner goals.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or equivalent.
• 1 - 2 years’ experience working in a customer service environment.
• Calendar management experience, preferably Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate PC skills.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to triage issues and handle multiple tasks at the same time.  Keyboarding equivalent 50 words or more per minute.
• Because of the nature and immediacy of the work, the ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance is essential. 
• We are unable to consider candidates outside of the United States, candidates in the state of California, or those in US Minor outlying islands and territories.

COMMITMENT TO SAFETYAs part of our commitment to health and safety, some roles may require additional health protocols (i.e. personal protective equipment or vaccination) Who We Are: Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country.  We work with state and federal government programs, as well as employers and health plans offering clinical, analytical, and technical expertise. Health has changed a lot through our 50-year history, but what has remained constant is that we care deeply about who we serve and what we do. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs, and offer innovative solutions. Our business is our people and we’re looking for talented individuals who not only believe in our mission but who are ready to take ownership and make a difference in the lives of people, in the world of health. Learn more about who we are and what we do at www.telligen.com/about-us Are you Ready? We’re on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health and getting there means following through on our values of Ownership, Community, Ingenuity & Integrity.  Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business, our solutions, and share in our success. When employee-owners grow and thrive, we all win.Community: Putting others first and being a good corporate partner wherever we work, and play makes us who we are. We Show Up. For our clients, for our communities, and for each other.Ingenuity: We’re a team of passionate professionals driven by hard work and big ideas. We understand that high-value breakthroughs come from taking calculated risks. If it will benefit our clients and advance our mission, we’re all ears. We celebrate free-thinking and challenge the status quo, so brainstorm away! Integrity: Smiling faces (virtual or in-person) are the norm around here. We enjoy a friendly work environment where everyone is dedicated to mutual trust, respect, and excellence.  Thank you for your interest in Telligen!Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn more about our mission-driven cultur