Inbound Customer Care Agent

About the role

MCI is seeking Customer Care Representatives to support inbound service projects for a variety of clients, including government programs and major brands. This role involves handling calls, researching issues, and resolving customer concerns.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound calls in a courteous, timely, and professional manner
• Resolve customer concerns with a focus on first-call resolution
• Research internal systems to locate missing information and collaborate with other departments
• Accurately document customer interactions and claims
• Use training and knowledge base tools to answer questions while following scripts, policies, and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate team or supervisor
• Stay current with program updates by attending training sessions and reviewing new materials
• Meet all attendance and scheduling requirements

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems
• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills
• Conflict resolution and negotiation abilities
• Customer-focused: empathetic, patient, and responsive
• Able to multitask, stay organized, and self-manage
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset

Preferred

• 1+ year of experience in customer service, technical support, inside sales, back-office, chat, or administrative roles
• Experience in a contact center or government-related work

Conditions of Employment

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based
• Subject to the program and location of the position
• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint
• Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening
• Job offers are contingent on drug screening results

Compensation Details

Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.

Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset
• The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer
• The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds

Reasonable Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment.

Diversity and Equality

MCI and its subsidiaries embrace diversity and believe it benefits our employees, company, customers, and community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal-opportunity work environment.