Full-Time

Welcome Specialist I

Posted on 2/20/2025

FreedomCare

FreedomCare

501-1,000 employees

Home care services for Medicaid beneficiaries

Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$18 - $22Hourly

Entry, Junior

Springfield, MO, USA

This is a hybrid role that requires a regularly scheduled commute/travel to our office in Springfield, MO.

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
Salesforce
Customer Service

You match the following FreedomCare's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Exceptional customer service skills with empathy, compassion, and motivation to help clients.
  • Enthusiasm to support and educate clients.
  • Independent self-starter with excellent communication and time management skills.
  • Computer proficiency required; ability to leverage technology to identify, research and solve customer issues.
  • Ability to be proactive. Triage what needs to be done.
  • A positive can-do attitude! In alignment with our core values.
  • Ability to multitask, set priorities and manage time effectively.
  • Must have poise and patience when dealing with customers.
  • Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening skills; ability to comfortably resolve issues over the telephone.
  • Attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Ability to meet and/or exceed weekly targets or metrics.
  • Proactive with a commitment to excellence in your work.
  • Flexibility and openness as the role and responsibilities may change and or evolve as we grow.
  • Previous experience managing multiple schedules.
  • At least 1 year of previous experience in a fast-paced customer service role.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages desired.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the daily calendar appointments by confirming and conducting scheduled calls.
  • Conduct remote Orientations with Caregivers and Patients via phone.
  • Provide a summary of what the orientation entails and provide instructions on how to access and sign the application via DocuSign.
  • Review all documents received for employment Verification I-9.
  • Formally welcome the patient into the program, review and finalize enrollment documents.
  • Explain company policies and procedures (rules/regulations).
  • Coordinate with the caregiver to set up their FreedomCare Account; establish their schedule in Medflyt.
  • Display empathy, actively listen, and clearly communicate with callers to ensure their needs are addressed and to foster a positive experience and relationship.
  • Provide excellent customer service through one-call resolution, demonstrating FreedomCare’s values of ensuring care and compassion with a positive, helpful demeanor.
  • Run E-verify to ensure Caregivers are authorized to work within the U.S.
  • Demonstrate effective time management by maintaining scheduled appointments adherence.
  • Navigate multiple systems, such as DocuSign, Salesforce and Medflyt, determine authorization eligibility.
  • Consistently meet monthly performance metrics of call handling and completed orientations/SOCs.
Desired Qualifications
  • 3+ years working in a homecare agency, hospital or non-profit organization
  • Subject Matter expert in Salesforce

FreedomCare offers home care services for Medicaid beneficiaries in New York, allowing them to hire family members or friends as caregivers. This model provides personalized care, as clients can choose caregivers they trust, such as relatives or spouses. The company ensures caregivers are paid immediately after their shifts, which supports their financial stability. FreedomCare's goal is to improve the home care experience by facilitating trusted relationships between caregivers and clients while ensuring fair compensation.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$75K

Headquarters

North New Hyde Park, New York

Founded

2016

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for home care services due to aging population and in-home care preference.
  • Medicaid expansion in various states may increase eligible client pool.
  • Policy shifts towards value-based care align with FreedomCare's personalized care model.

What critics are saying

  • Increased scrutiny on Medicaid-funded programs could lead to tighter regulations and reduced funding.
  • Alternative home care models like telehealth may reduce demand for in-person caregiving.
  • Caregiver burnout may lead to higher turnover rates and workforce stability challenges.

What makes FreedomCare unique

  • FreedomCare allows Medicaid beneficiaries to hire trusted family or friends as caregivers.
  • Immediate payment system provides financial stability and motivation for caregivers.
  • Operates primarily in New York, focusing on personalized care for Medicaid recipients.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget