Customer Experience Associate I

You need to reside in the State of Iowa to be eligible and must live within an hour of Des Moines, Iowa.

About the Role

• Act as initial point of contact for inquiries from potential and existing Iowa Medicaid Program recipients and affiliates.
• Provide one-to-one telephone contact with applicants, beneficiaries, and enrollees in customer service roles.
• Accurately document enrollment requests and status changes.
• Enter application and enrollment information into a web-based computer system for customers wishing to apply for the program over the telephone.
• Maintain technical and program policy proficiency in the Iowa Family Care rules/guidelines and other related program policies.
• Provide clear, complete, accurate, and objective information based on a full understanding of program requirements.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of a call center environment in a customer service role and quality monitoring processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, beneficiaries, and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve through analysis and ongoing feedback.
• Achieve results through knowledge, empathy, and commitment.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Background check required.
• Must reside within 1 hour driving distance from Des Moines, IA.
• Excellent typing and grammar skills.
• Ability to navigate a computer.
• Ability to understand and utilize policy.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent phone etiquette skills.
• Reliable internet access.
• Ability to adhere to a break and lunch schedule.

Pay

$18.00 per hour (bi-weekly pay).

Schedule

• Training: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (3–4 weeks).
• Shifts: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Benefits

• Full-time schedule (40 hrs. a week).
• Paid training with equipment provided.
• Full benefit options from the start, including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, and a retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time.
• PerkSpot employee discount program.
• Career growth opportunities.