[Hiring] Customer Service Specialist @BJC HealthCare

Role Description

Do you have recent healthcare or customer service experience? BJC Medical Group is looking for a Part Time Remote Customer Service Specialist.

• Must live within 1 hour of St. Louis, Missouri
• Typing Test Required (minimum speed 35 wpm, 90% accuracy)
• 24 hours per week - Part Time Benefit Eligible
• Training - MUST BE AVAILABLE Full Time 4 weeks 8:00a-4:30p starting 5/18/2026
• No Weekends or Holidays
• Shift: Mon-Tues 8AM-2:30PM, off Wed and Thurs-Fri 8AM-2:30PM

Responsibilities

• Navigates the electronic health record to obtain and validate historical information; captures and documents demographic and financial information in the electronic health record; maintains accountability for accurate data entry in the electronic health record and maintains patient privacy and security as outlined by HIPAA.
• Manages a high volume of incoming calls from patients, healthcare providers and facilities for various reasons, including scheduling appointments, refilling medications, obtaining insurance referrals, receiving symptom-based care, obtaining pre-certification for testing, insurance and/or billing questions, requests for medical forms and/or test results, etc.; ensures resolution to the call.
• Leverages critical thinking with speed and accuracy to identify reason for the call and take appropriate action based on caller need and acuity; researches complex issues in the electronic health record and consults/escalates to clinical staff when necessary; leverages multiple job aids and resources to provide appropriate level of service.
• Schedules patient visits based on complex provider preferences; verifies and updates insurance and checks insurance eligibility; collects and documents demographics; maintains proficiency in and shares knowledge of insurance basics, MyChart, and appointment instructions; documents and sends messages to providers and clinical staff in the electronic health record for clinical-based needs; communicates directly with providers (physicians) to relay pertinent clinical information during after hours.
• Manages calls within established performance and customer service standards; achieves targeted abandoned call rate, average speed of answer, and average transaction time; provides excellent and consistent customer service in a variety of situations; communicates in a professional, positive, and respectful manner with patients, providers, BJC staff and external organizations.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5 years of experience
• No supervisory experience required

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance