CSR II Operations (Temporary, Remote Lawrence KS)

Requirements

The OPM Customer Service Representative II is responsible for delivering general OPM healthcare enrollment information to callers. The Customer Service Representatives use basic office equipment and technology such as soft telephones, email, chat and web browsers to perform their duties. The processes that the Customer Service Representatives must follow are well defined and documented in training and work instructions.

This is a level responsible for disseminating general OPM Healthcare enrollment information and assisting CSR I with their questions and providing the location of reference material. Enrolling callers into their healthcare plan of their choice, providing the location of healthcare plan information, referral to other agencies, enrollment guidelines and a general OPM health care background will be the focus with callers. The Customer Service Representative II when unsure how to respond to the caller will consult a Customer Service Supervisor. This position is fully remote; however, you must reside within 75 miles from the Maximus Lawrence Kansas location.

• Durations of this position is approximately 6-8 weeks and must be available to work from September to December.
• You must be able to pick up and return your equipment at the Maximus Lawrence, KS location and you will also be required to go onsite to complete Federal clearance process/paperwork and obtain required fingerprints.
• You will be required to work an 8 hour shift between the hours of 7am-7pm CST. Overtime will be required- you will work 1 hour of Overtime (OT) on Mondays during production and another day in December.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides customer service for basic and routine inquiries and problems via multiple possible channels (i.e. telephone, emails, web chats, or written letters).
• Calls are predominantly routine, but may require deviation from standard screens, scripts, and procedures.
• Uses computerized system for tracking, information gathering, and/or troubleshooting.
• Provides feedback when needed, provide input on call trends, processes, procedures, and training.
• May respond to customer inquiries by referring them to published materials, secondary sources, or more senior staff.
• Provide knowledgeable responses to telephone, email and chat inquiries in a courteous and professional; utilizing training and work instruction documents
• Accept and assist all customers transferred from Customer Service Representative I
• Provide the location of reference material when responding to a Customer Service Representative I question
• Continually look for and suggest process improvements, which will benefit GDIT and our customers (internal and external)
• Make process improvement suggestions to the Customer Service Supervisor

OPM Customer Service Representative III Training Session Topics

• Call Handling (accepting transfers from Customer Service Representative I)
• Escalations to the Customer Service Supervisor
• Submitting improvement suggestions to the Customer Service Supervisor

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent with 6 months of customer service experience.
• Minimum 60 days experience as a OPM Customer Service Representative I required. Six (6) months experience preferred.
• Must be able to speak and read English and Spanish clearly, professionally and fluently.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 20 WPM.
• Ability to effectively work within established contractual turnaround times required.
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team.
• Experience answering OPM calls is required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must be able to pass a government background check.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Internet speed of 25mbps or higher required / 50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net).
• Minimum 5mpbs upload speed.
• Connectivity to the internet via Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home internet router.
• Private work area and adequate power source.

Remote Position Requirements

• Internet speed of 25mbps or higher required / 50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net).
• Minimum 5mpbs upload speed.
• Connectivity to the internet via Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home internet router.
• Private work area and adequate power source.

Pay

Minimum Salary $ 13.30 Maximum Salary $ 18.81