**Experienced Full Stack Customer Service Representative – Medicaid Member Support**
Are you a people person with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two interactions are ever the same? If so, we want to hear from you! blithequark is seeking an experienced Full Stack Customer Service Representative to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. As a key member of our customer service team, you will be responsible for providing top-notch support to Medicaid members, answering their questions, resolving their issues, and ensuring they receive the best possible experience.
**About blithequark**
At blithequark, we're on a mission to deliver mission-critical services and solutions that create exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. We're a company that values individuality, creativity, and innovation, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. As a customer service representative, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's passionate about making a difference in people's lives.
**The Role**
As a Full Stack Customer Service Representative, you'll be the initial point of contact for inquiries from potential and existing Iowa Medicaid Program recipients and affiliates. You'll provide one-to-one telephone contact with applicants, beneficiaries, and enrollees in customer service roles, accurately documenting enrollment requests and status changes, and entering application and enrollment information into a web-based computer system for customers wishing to apply for the program over the telephone.
**Key Responsibilities**
* 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 required
* Must reside within 1 hour driving distance from Des Moines, IA
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Ability to problem solve through analysis and ongoing feedback
* Achieve results through knowledge, empathy, and commitment
* Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
* Ability to adhere to a break and lunch schedule
* 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
**What We Offer**
* $18.00 per hour pay rate (bi-weekly pay)
* Paid Training with Equipment provided
* Full-time schedule (40 hrs. a week)
* Career Growth Opportunities
* PerkSpot- Employee discount program
* Full Benefit Options - From the start, our paid training program will teach you all the skills needed to allow you to become successful in your role. We also offer a full benefits package, so you’ll be able to thrive both personally and professionally.
**Work Environment and Culture**
At blithequark, we value a positive, employee-friendly culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day. Our team is passionate about making a difference in people's lives, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us. As a customer service representative, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
**Pay Transparency Laws**
Pay transparency laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
blithequark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
**Accommodation Requests**
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**Vaccination Status**
At blithequark, we value the health and safety of our associates, their families, and our community. For US applicants, while we DO NOT require vaccination for most of our jobs, we DO require that you provide us with your vaccination status, where legally permissible. Providing this information is a requirement of your employment at blithequark.
**How to Apply**
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