Phone & Data Entry Specialist – Five Star Call Centers – Texas ID-1820

December 21, 2024

Help our essential workers get to the frontlines! We are looking for phone and data entry specialists to play a part in connecting nurses with healthcare facilities needing to fill shifts. You will navigate online to verify the nursesâ€™ credentials after theyâ€™ve selected the healthcare facility they would like to work with. Youâ€™ll then follow-up with the nurse with a written message to confirm if their credentials are valid for that facility. You will also be handling follow up phone calls with those checking on the status of picking up shifts. Join Five Star Call Centers and become part of this critical team helping our essential healthcare workers.

This position is work-at-home for individuals living in the state of Texas. We have a Bring Your Own Device or equipment can be sent you option. Details below.

Qualifications

1 year of customer service or customer support experience
1 year of previous call center or office background experience required
Technical savvy
Previous remote work from home experience a plus
Quick learner and able to work independently
Type 35 words per minute accurately
Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening
A background check applicable with state and federal laws is required

Equipment Provided Option – Equipment will be shipped to you. Available to Full time only.

Must have verified internet service(secure, reliable and dedicated high speed is required to support business needs) and an established dedicated work area (desk, chair, electrical outlet, direct LAN connection.) Company will provide equipment

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Option – This position requires you to provide your own equipment and workspace. Available for Full or Part time.

Must have verified internet service(secure, reliable and dedicated high speed is required to support business needs) and an established dedicated work area (desk, chair, electrical outlet, direct LAN connection.)

Hardware/Software Requirements:

Processor: IntelÂ® Coreâ„¢ i5 5200 Series or greater
Memory: 8GB on Windows 8.1 / 10 64 bits
Screen Resolution: 1280×768 or higher, dual monitors required.
USB headset

No Chromebooks, netbooks, or any type of tablet (Must be a laptop or a desktop)
Up-to-date antivirus software must be installed on the platform and a recent scan completed. (Will be checked prior to allowing login to system)
Firewall must be enabled (Will be checked prior to allowing login to system)

Responsibilities

Manage large amounts of inbound or outbound calls in a timely manner
Follow communication “scripts” when handling different topics
Identify customers’ needs, clarify information, research and provide solutions and/or alternatives
Access company and client resources provided to accurately handle the call
Perform Data Entry and Customer Service skills
Be able to navigate on-line efficiently
Work requests/records received for those requesting to sign up for a shift
Identify customers’ needs, research to see if request has credentials needed
Skillfully change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
Be available at your desk, maintaining punctuality and attendance at all scheduled times
Remain positive and professional in all customer interactions
Flexibility to cross train as requested

Pay & Benefits

Starting pay – $14/hour, plus shift differential(extra $1/hr nights & wkds) and possible increase after 90 days pending attendance and performance
Work hours – Shifts between 7:00am-9:00pm (CST) Work Days – Mon-Fri & Every Other Weekend (day off during the week on wkd rotation)

One overnight shift 9p-8a (4x10s Wed-Sat)
Paid Training – 3 weeks in length from 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri (CST)
Status – Full Time ; 40 hours, Benefit eligible 1st of month after 60 days –

& Part Time – 20-30 hours (min of 20 hrs, must participate in BYOD option)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

DISCLAIMER

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

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