Customer Service Representative - Healthcare - $500 new hire bonus and up to $2,400 in other potential bonuses! (Hattiesburg)
General information Job Posting Title Customer Service Representative - Healthcare Date Wednesday, July 30, 2025 City Hattiesburg State MS Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements YouTube Video Location: On-site in Hattiesburg, MS Hourly Base Pay: $15.00 plus a $500 new hire bonus and up to $2,400 in other potential bonuses! Schedule: Limited-Service Full-Time schedules available Site Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; the hours, schedule, and targeted start date are discussed with recruiter Night shifts are highly desirable! We offer a 10% shift differential for any hours worked between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. - Grow Your Career, Strengthen Communities, and Deliver Customer Care to America's Most Vulnerable. Join Maximus in Hattiesburg, MS as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) and take the first step toward a rewarding career that combines professional growth with purpose. You'll play a vital role in helping individuals access essential healthcare services-while gaining valuable, real-world experience along the way. Whether you're currently in school or planning to return, we offer tuition reimbursement to help you pursue your educational goals. Plus, you'll benefit from paid training and a supportive, fast-paced environment that's committed to your success. Pay and Benefits At Maximus, we believe in the power of teamwork and mutual success. Our benefits reflect this philosophy by supporting your physical health, financial wellbeing, and work/life balance, ensuring you're equipped for all the moments that matter. - Competitive Compensation - Base rate $15.00/hr. 10% shift differential for evening shifts - $1,000 in bonus opportunities, including training completion, referrals and more - Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development - Work/Life Balance Support: Flexible scheduling options! - Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Company paid, base employee Medical Coverage - Future Planning: 401k with company match - Paid Time Off Package: Paid accrued Sick Leave, PTO, and 11 paid holidays - Maximus Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness, and Discount Programs - Professional Development Opportunities: A supportive environment with career development and promotional opportunities - Meaningful Work with Impact: No cold calling, sales, or collection calls! Eligibility requirements apply, ask your recruiter for more details Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Provides customer service for basic and routine inquiries and problems via multiple possible channels (i.e. telephone, emails, web chats, or written letters). - Calls are basic and routine. - Uses computerized system for tracking, information gathering, and/or troubleshooting. - Provides feedback when needed, provide input on call trends, processes, procedures, and training. - May respond to customer inquiries by referring them to published materials, secondary sources, or more senior staff. - Provide timely responses to telephone inquiries in a courteous and professional manner, using pre-scripted responses - Follow policies and standard operating procedures such as filling out timesheets, adhering to privacy and HIPAA rules - Utilize standard technology such as telephone, e-mail, and web browser to perform job duties - Assist caller(s) with filling out online applications and submitting electronically to plan provider for processing - Complete basic call log related to the phone inquiries such as clicking radio buttons to confirm which scripts were read to the caller - Refer calls as required to CSR Lead - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of client regulations and policies - Report problems that occur via the online system so they can be addressed by the appropriate parties Minimum Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months of customer service experience. - Must be able to speak and read English clearly, professionally and fluently. - Ability to work within established turnaround times - Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to organize simultaneous tasks - Ability to work as a member of a team -Must participate and certify in internal CCO training to begin this role. - Medicare will be expected to participate in and certify in internal Tier I Claims Part A, Claims Part B, and Claims DME training at a later date to complete your Tier I training for this role. - May be required to work overtime and scheduled holidays. - Working on-site at our office location is a key requirement for this position. Being physically present at the worksite is essential for effective collaboration, communication, and supervision. Applicants must be able to perform their duties on-site and meet attendance requirements. Remote or at-home work options are not available for this role until completion of at least one year of employment with above-average performance, based on specified program criteria and at the company's discretion. EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency For positions on this contract, Maximus will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor. That wage rate will vary depending on locality. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Minimum Salary $ 15.00 Maximum Salary $ 15.00
