**Experienced Customer Service Representative – Remote/Flexible Schedule**

Are you a compassionate and empathetic individual with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working independently? If so, we invite you to join blithequark as a Customer Service Representative, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and caregivers while enjoying a flexible and fulfilling work-from-home schedule. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading provider of innovative solutions for patients and caregivers in self-directed Medicaid programs. Our mission is to empower individuals to receive the care they need from the people they trust, while ensuring that caregivers are fairly compensated for their hard work. As a Customer Service Representative, you'll be an integral part of our team, working closely with patients and caregivers to resolve their questions, concerns, and issues in a timely and professional manner. **Key Responsibilities** As a Customer Service Representative, you'll be responsible for: * Answering incoming calls from patients and caregivers with compassion and professionalism, responding to their questions and providing important information * Actively assisting with enrollment, program applications, and set up in applicable systems * Retrieving information to assist caregivers with any payroll-related inquiries * Utilizing de-escalation techniques when supporting upset or frustrated callers * Offering guidance and directions to both caregivers and patients to effectively resolve any issues they're facing * Documenting information and outcomes as necessary **About You** To succeed in this role, you'll need: * At least one year of customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare or related field * Strong computer skills and the ability to offer troubleshooting advice when appropriate * The ability to offer empathy, patience, and a friendly demeanor at all times * The ability to handle calls of a sensitive nature and de-escalate emotionally charged patients and caregivers * Great active listening skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong attention to detail * The ability to multitask and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment * A quality-focused mindset and a desire to achieve first call resolution whenever possible * The ability to accurately and confidently work with numbers and discuss money **Your Home Office Environment** To ensure a smooth and productive work experience, you'll need: * A computer meeting the following criteria: + Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 + Memory: 8GB of RAM + CPUs (Speed * Processors): 6 + Hard Drive: At least 500MB of free space + Sound: sound card (standard on most computers) + Up-to-date antivirus software + Access to high-speed, hardwired internet (no Wi-Fi or Satellite, please) + Dual monitors + A USB noise-cancelling headset + A webcam for your certification experience **Flexible Hours of Operation** As a Customer Service Representative, you'll enjoy flexible scheduling, where you use a self-scheduling platform to select when you work and when you don't, within the client's hours of operation. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 08:00 PM ET. Please note that this third-party client requires that contractors service at least 20 hours per week. Also, due to Mondays and Fridays being particularly busy, the client is seeking contractors who can service some hours on those days. **Pay and Perks** This flexible opportunity pays independent contractors $13 per hour. Prior to supporting PPL, you will need to successfully complete a Certification class. The Certification class will take place from December 30th through January 8th, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Class will not be held on New Year's Day. While you will not be able to invoice for the $13 per hour during Certification, you will receive $250 after you successfully complete certification and begin servicing. **Your Remote, Independent Contractor Status** As a remote, independent contractor, you'll enjoy significant savings in expenses related to transportation, clothing, childcare or eldercare, and food. You may also qualify for home office tax deductions, but you should consult with an accountant to determine eligibility. In addition, you'll receive: * One-on-one mentorship * Free certification and ongoing development opportunities * The freedom and flexibility to choose your own schedule, within the client's hours of operation * The chance to achieve better work-life balance **NexRep Perks** You'll also be able to take advantage of NexRep Perks, a program that recognizes the service provided by independent contractors to NexRep's clients and their customers via the NexRep Marketplace platform. With the NexRep Perks program, you'll have the opportunity to earn Perks points. As those points add up, you'll unlock access to Perks - exclusive discounts and savings on a variety of common expenses such as health and dental coverages, banking services, legal and technical support, and more! **Associated Topics** * Customer care * Customer care specialist * Customer service associate * Platform support * Representative * Service * Support * System support * Technical assistant * TSR **Apply Now** If you're a motivated and compassionate individual with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please visit our website to register as a candidate and take the first step towards joining our team as a Customer Service Representative. Apply for this job