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Healthcare Customer Service Representative

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29240, USA
Listing for: TEKsystems
Per diem, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-10-03
Job specializations:
  • Customer Service/HelpDesk
    Customer Service Rep, Bilingual, Call Center / Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14.78 - 15 USD Hourly USD 14.78 15.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Make a Difference Supporting Veterans and Healthcare Providers

We are seeking compassionate, customer-focused Healthcare Customer Service Representatives to join a growing remote team supporting veterans and healthcare providers nationwide. In this role, you will assist providers with questions related to referrals, dental services, credentialing, urgent care, benefits, and other healthcare-related topics. This is more than a traditional call center position. Your work will help ensure veterans receive access to critical healthcare services and appointments.

Schedule

+ Monday-Friday

+ Must be available to work an 8-hour shift between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM CST

+ Potential for occasional weekend or holiday coverage based on business needs

+ Once assigned, schedules remain consistent for approximately six months

What You'll Do

+ Handle inbound and outbound calls from healthcare providers

+ Identify caller needs and provide accurate information and support

+ Document interactions thoroughly within multiple systems

+ Research and resolve complex inquiries across several databases and applications

+ Guide users through online portals and self-service tools

+ Escalate issues appropriately and collaborate with internal support teams

+ Meet production, quality, and schedule adherence standards

+ Participate in ongoing training and professional development

+ Support continuous process improvement initiatives

+ Mentor new team members on call-handling best practices

+ Deliver exceptional customer service in every interaction

Required Qualifications

+ 3+ years of healthcare call center experience

+ Strong computer navigation skills with the ability to work across multiple systems simultaneously

+ Typing speed of at least 45 WPM

+ Experience handling high-volume phone calls while documenting accurately

+ Excellent communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills

+ Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

+ Previous remote work experience

+ Prior military experience

+ Experience supporting healthcare providers, insurance, referrals, credentialing, or healthcare benefits

+ Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

What Makes Top Performers Successful?

+ Compassion and empathy

+ Strong attendance and reliability

+ Ability to work in a metrics-driven environment

+ Technical aptitude and adaptability

+ Resourcefulness and willingness to utilize available tools and knowledge resources

+ High level of engagement and professionalism

Training Program

Comprehensive paid remote training is provided to ensure your success.

Training includes:

+ Instructor-led virtual learning

+ Live call simulations and practice scenarios

+ Coaching and soft-launch periods with real-time support

+ Ongoing development opportunities after training

Training

Schedule:

+ Monday-Friday

+ 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM CST

+ Approximately six weeks in duration

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $14.78 - $15.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the…
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