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The Call Center Representative (CSR) is responsible for providing information both verbally and in writing that is accurate and professional to clinicians, staff, patients, their family and the general public on behalf of various hospital departments and physician offices in a 24x7 environment. Communication may include telephone, e-mail, chat, and/or other methods. Representative may be responsible for monitoring life safety equipment and alarms -- and responding via the appropriate protocol (e.g. overhead paging, alpha/numeric paging, telephone call, etc.). Representative must be computer literate with the ability to multitask and learn multiple software applications. Collaboration with IT groups and hospital departments is critical for success in this position.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.

• One to two years of previous Call Center or Customer Service experience required

• Preferred experience includes Bilingual (English/Spanish) and prior Level I Help Desk experience along with troubleshooting and probing skills.

• Excellent communication skills required with a strong command of the English language (bilingual preferred).

• Outstanding listening and problem solving abilities.

• Must be able to multi-task under stress.

• Must have above average problem resolution and follow-up skills.

• A certain degree of creativity and latitude required while resolving unusual or adverse situations and dealing with difficult customers with diplomacy and understanding, making sound decisions based on available facts.

• Ability to effectively deal with stress, work varying shifts, holidays, week-ends and overtime as required in a 24x7 working environment.

• Experience working in healthcare preferred

• Knowledgeable with computers, scripting, and Microsoft Office experience including typing a minimum 30 wpm

• Adherence to HIPAA and governmental compliance is required in this role.

• Soft skills required are Grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary skills, and patience.

Certification/Licensure:

• Prefer A+, ITIL, STI, CIAC, ATSI or comparable

About Us:

Cook Children's Health Care System

Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.