Healthcare Customer Service Specialist

If you're someone who thrives in structured, high-volume environments and enjoys providing support behind the scenes to help patients access the care they need, this opportunity is built for you. As a Customer Service Specialist, you'll play a critical role in supporting healthcare processes by ensuring necessary approvals are obtained efficiently and accurately.

This is an ideal fit for detail-oriented professionals who are comfortable with repetitive tasks, value consistency, and can maintain speed without sacrificing quality.

Please Note: This is a 1099 Independent Contractor opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing Reviewing case documents and identifying missing or incomplete information needed for authorization Making outbound calls to medical providers or other stakeholders to gather required details Accurately documenting all interactions and outcomes to create a clear path for next steps Updating and submitting authorization requests in accordance with established procedures Tracking the progress of requests and ensuring timely follow-up to keep cases moving forward

About You This opportunity is well-suited for individuals who: Are comfortable in fast-paced, production-driven remote environments Enjoy routine, process-oriented projects and can stay focused on repetitive tasks Have clear, professional written and verbal communication skills Ask the right questions to uncover missing or unclear information Have strong attention to detail, and understand how errors or missed steps can impact patient care

Your Home Office Environment To be a Customer Service Specialist, you will need a Windows PC. Chromebooks and Macs cannot be used. You will need a computer and equipment meeting the following specifications, at a minimum: Access to high-speed, hardwired internet (no Wi-Fi or Satellite, please) A PC with Windows 11 (Macs and Chromebooks are not supported at this time) 16GB of RAM 250GB of hard drive space An Intel i3 9th Gen Processor or newer Up-to-date antivirus software Dual monitors, each capable of displaying at least 1024 x 768 pixels A USB noise-cancelling headset A webcam for your Certification experience

Where NexRep Contracts NexRep contracts with people in 31 states. You are eligible to contract with NexRep if you reside in one of these states: AL, AK, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, or WY. We do not currently contract with anyone outside of the US.

Hours of Operation As an independent contractor, you'll have the flexibility to manage your own schedule within the client's hours of operation, which are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET.

Pay & Perks Customer Service Specialists invoice at a rate of $15 per hour.

Plus, your remote, independent contractor status allows you to work in the comfort of your own home.

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 to provide you with the information you need to be successful as a Customer Service Specialist. Certification runs for 5 days, Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm ET.

o Supported Production, which occurs after certification, runs for one week.

The opportunity to earn a $450 certification incentive upon successful completion of Supported Production

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 banking services, legal support, technical support, and more!

Please note that NexRep is connecting independent contractors to exclusive discounts and savings opportunities and is not providing employee benefits nor establishing an employee benefit program. Each independent contractor makes their own decision whether to engage with a Perks Partner. NexRep receives no compensation in any form from the Perks Program.

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