HybridApproximately 10 weeks of on-site training in Williamsville, New York; the role is hybrid afterward.
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Prior experience and success working in a customer service-focused environment is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with internal and external customers.
The ability to think critically and listen with intent to understand is required.
The ability to adapt behavior based on constructive feedback to improve job performance is required.
Proficiency in problem solving and the ability to prioritize accordingly are required.
Microsoft Office experience is required, along with the ability to talk and type simultaneously, balance keyboard accuracy with speed, correctly transmit data, and work efficiently while providing customer service.
Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
The ability to assume responsibility, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate accountability is required.
Flexibility to work additional hours and shifts between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. is required; weekend and holiday shifts may occasionally be required.
The ability and willingness to meet customers face to face at alternate locations when business needs require is required.
Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service when responding to customers and de-escalate customers as needed.
Relay accurate and up-to-date information on policies and procedures and communicate successful resolutions to inquiries.
Document all calls accurately and promptly.
Escalate issues to appropriate resources according to policy and procedure guides.
Meet or exceed quality, productivity, accuracy, and call identification goals established by departmental policy.
Maintain technical knowledge of Independent Health contracts and benefits and working knowledge of policies, procedures, and updates.
Attend required training sessions, including remote and on-site learning.
Document pertinent customer information in appropriate systems to provide accurate information and meet regulatory agency standards.
Use multiple systems and tools to obtain information related to claims, enrollment, authorizations, finance, accounts receivable, reference screens, and providers.
Determine claim status and whether claims were adjudicated properly, and make claim adjustments using established criteria.
Desired Qualifications
Previous call center experience is preferred.
Knowledge of CPT codes, ICD-9 coding, and medical terminology is preferred.
FIND YOUR FUTURE
We're excited about the potential people bring to our organization. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits and a culture that fosters growth, innovation and collaboration.
We're excited to announce an excellent opportunity for full-time Customer Service Representatives starting on November 2nd, 2026.
Training:
Approximately 10 weeks of paid, on-site training
Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30pm
Location: 250 Essjay Rd., Williamsville, NY
Schedule:
After training, this role transitions to a hybrid work arrangement
You'll be assigned a regular shift between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM
Shift Preferences will be discussed after training
Occasional Overtime may be required, including holidays and weekends, based on business needs
Pay Rate:
$19 per hour
Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Overview
The Customer Service Representative (CSR) is responsible for displaying confidence, passion for service, and practicing empathetic listening while connecting to Independent Health members. The CSR actively listens, assesses needs and utilizes system tools and resources to address and resolve inquiries. In addition, the CSR makes appropriate process or regulatory determinations and follows escalation procedures when deemed appropriate. The CSR is called on to research complex issues pertaining to benefits, claims, plans, and eligibility across multiple databases which requires fluency in computer navigation and toggling while confidently and compassionately engaging with the member.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Prior experience and success working in a customer service focused environment required.
Previous experience working in a call center preferred.
Knowledge of CPT codes, ICD-9 coding, and medical terminology preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate with internal and external customers effectively and efficiently. Must be able to work collaboratively.
Ability to think critically and listen with intent to understand.
Ability to adapt behavior based on constructive feedback to improve job performance.
Proficient in problem solving and ability to prioritize accordingly.
Microsoft Office experience required with the ability to talk and type simultaneously. Must demonstrate proficiency in balancing keyboard accuracy with speed, the ability to correctly transmit data, and the ability to work efficiently while producing excellent customer service experiences.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to assume responsibility and maintain confidentiality. Strong sense of accountability is required.
Flexibility to work additional hours as required by department. Flexibility in shift assignment required. Must have availability to work a shift between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during normal business hours. Weekend shifts and holidays may occasionally be required.
Ability and willingness to meet with customers face to face at alternate locations when business needs require.
Proven examples of displaying the IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable.
Essential Accountabilities
Service Customers
Provide excellent customer service when responding to customers and de-escalate customers as needed.
Relay accurate and up-to-date information on policies and procedures and communicate a successful resolution to inquiries.
Document all calls accurately and timely.
Escalate issues to the appropriate resources as outlined in policy and procedure guides.
Meet or exceed all quality, productivity, accuracy, and call identification goals as stated in the most current departmental policy.
Maintain Core Knowledge
Maintain technical knowledge regarding Independent Health’s contracts and benefits and working knowledge of policies, procedures, and updates daily.
Attend required training sessions as needed (including remote and onsite learning).
Provide accurate and up-to-date information to all customers by documenting all pertinent information into appropriate systems to meet regulatory agency standards.
Technology Requirements
Utilize multiple systems and tools to obtain needed information related, but not limited to:
Claims.
Enrollment.
Authorizations.
Finance.
Accounts Receivable.
Reference Screens.
Providers.
Ability to determine claim status and whether claim is adjudicated properly. Must have knowledge and ability to make claim adjustments using established criteria.
Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.
In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Click herefor additional EEO/AAP or Reasonable Accommodation information.
Current Associates must apply internally via the Job Hub.