What are the responsibilities and job description for the REMOTE Member Service Rep (MUST LIVE IN MASSACHUSETTS) position at The Panther Group?
Bilingual Member Service Rep (MUST LIVE IN MASSACHUSETTS)
Location: Remote within Massachusetts
Residency Requirement: Candidates must currently live in Massachusetts
Schedule: Full-time with availability for varying shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
Pay:
- $18.00 per hour for candidates fluent in English and Spanish
- $16.00 per hour for English-speaking candidates
The Panther Group is seeking experienced Healthcare Member Services Representatives to provide information, referral assistance, and customer support across multiple healthcare programs.
This position is ideal for a dependable customer service professional with healthcare call center experience who can confidently navigate multiple systems, research complex member inquiries, and communicate effectively with members, providers, insurers, payers, and advocacy organizations.
The Member Services Representative may support two to four programs simultaneously. Success in this role requires excellent attendance, schedule flexibility, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering accurate, compassionate, and professional service.
Candidates must currently reside in Massachusetts.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to inbound and outbound member contacts in accordance with established program policies, procedures, and service standards.
- Provide accurate information, referrals, and assistance across multiple healthcare programs.
- Research and resolve complex member questions involving healthcare services, claims, billing, eligibility, or related program matters.
- Coordinate with insurers, payers, healthcare providers, clients, and advocacy groups when additional assistance is required.
- Navigate multiple systems and databases to research inquiries, document interactions, and resolve issues.
- Escalate concerns appropriately using sound judgment and established procedures.
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all member contacts.
- Demonstrate professional customer service through active listening, empathy, clear communication, and appropriate resource utilization.
- Perform analytical functions, including the reconciliation of claims and billing-related activity.
- Meet or exceed established quality, productivity, attendance, and performance standards.
- Provide guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job support to other contact center employees as directed.
- Participate in quality-control and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Support program implementations, testing, documentation, training materials, and other business initiatives.
- Attend required meetings, training sessions, and coaching activities.
- Protect confidential information in accordance with HIPAA, corporate, and program requirements.
- Follow all departmental policies, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
- Associate degree, college-level coursework, professional certification, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- At least three years of information, referral, customer service, or contact center experience.
- At least two years of experience in a healthcare-related call center environment.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Experience researching and resolving complex customer or member concerns.
- Ability to support multiple programs and manage a call queue containing several service lines.
- Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Sound judgment and discretion when working with confidential or sensitive information.
- Accurate typing and data-entry skills of at least 30 words per minute.
- Basic proficiency with internet browsers, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to navigate multiple systems, databases, and information sources simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently while meeting established productivity and quality expectations.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Current residency in Massachusetts.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Bilingual candidates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand both English and Spanish fluently.
- Bilingual employees may be required to assist members in either language throughout the workday.
- Previous experience supporting Medicaid, Medicare, health insurance, managed care, behavioral health, or other healthcare programs.
- Experience resolving claims, billing, eligibility, benefits, or provider-related inquiries.
- Experience working with insurers, healthcare providers, payers, clients, or advocacy organizations.
- Previous experience mentoring, training, or supporting other contact center representatives.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare confidentiality requirements.
This position supports programs operating across a variety of schedules. Candidates must be flexible and available for rotating assignments that may include:
- Morning, midday, evening, or overnight shifts
- Weekday and weekend coverage
- Sunday through Saturday scheduling
- Holiday assignments
- Scheduled lunches and breaks based on operational coverage
Reliable attendance and adherence to assigned shift, lunch, and break schedules are essential.
The Panther Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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