Call Center Supervisor

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EThis position is Remote in Massachusetts. If you are located within commutable distance to the office at Worcester MA, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EFor those who want to invent the future of health care, here%27s your opportunity. We%27re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start %3Cstrong%3ECaring. Connecting. Growing together.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EThe %3Cstrong%3ECall Center Supervisor%3C/strong%3E supports and manages a group of Patient Service Representatives and serves as functional supervisor for Call center support staff. The Supervisor is the subject matter expert for the team and is also the person to whom team members come to for guidance while also providing continuous coaching and feedback. Assists new hires with additional training; monitors calls to ensure that department quality standards are met; identifies areas for improvement and schedules staff according to department needs.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EThis position is full-time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EWe offer on the job training. The hours during training will be aligned to your schedule. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrimary Responsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ESupervises the daily activities of the Patient Service Representatives to ensure departmental standards are being met along with monitoring and maintaining process flow%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EManages the queue of calls to ensure service levels are maintained%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ETracks attendance and performance of team and individuals%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EProvides performance coaching and feedback, initiates corrective performance management actions following the progressive discipline model up to and including termination as appropriate%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EPerforms annual performance reviews of team members during merit cycles%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EImplements process improvements for team%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EResolves patient escalation issues without further escalation by providing superior customer service and advanced problem-solving skills Interviews and selects candidates%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EEnsures all personnel and department policies/ procedures are being followed. Provides insight and information to policy creation as needed%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ESets an example for staff to follow and exemplifies the ability to provide excellent service while exceling in the core functions performed by the Call Center staff%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EEducates staff of any changes pertinent to their roles and with onboarding new hires%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EProvides direction and support to staff to assure departmental effectiveness and efficiency%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EAssumes on-call responsibilities to insure adequate staffing exists and utilizes problem-solving skills when appropriate%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EResolves all employee and patient concerns for the Call Center. Tracks trends and recommends ways to reduce issues%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EMaintains QA statistics and reports results to the Supervisor%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EDirects and supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Makes recommendations on staffing levels, employee hires transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and other similar actions. %26nbsp;Resolves grievances and other personnel problems within position responsibilities%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ECoordinates and prioritizes the assignment of tasks and helps resolve technical and operational problems. %26nbsp;Evaluates the impact of solutions to ensure goals are achieved%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ERequires in depth knowledge of area of specialty. Solid interpersonal skills needed with the ability to interact effectively with patients and medical professionals. Sound judgment with the ability to work and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. Leadership potential%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ECustomer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EDecision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EProblem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents. Must be able to effectively arrive at a solution that is patient friendly and able to satisfy business requirements%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EIndependence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EWritten Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EOral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EKnowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ETeam Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ETime management and organizational skills: Will be crucial for the supervisors as they manage the day-to-day responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EProvides effective direction, guidance, and leadership over the staff for effective teamwork and motivation, and fosters the effective integration of efforts with organization-wide initiatives%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EEnsures compliance with regulatory agencies. %26nbsp;Develops and maintains procedures necessary to meet regulatory requirement%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EEnsures that assigned area comply with established policies, quality assurance programs, safety, and infection control policies and procedures%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EEnsures adequate equipment and supplies for assigned area%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EEnsures compliance to all health and safety regulations and requirements%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EEnhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ETravel up to 25% of the time to other RMG locations as needed to facilitate staff oversite and training%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EPerforms similar or related duties as required or directed%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ERegular, reliable and predicable attendance is required%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EYou’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E %3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired Qualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EHigh School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EMust be 18 years of age OR older%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E3+ years of experience in a clinical and/or customer service or call center setting with 2+ years in a Lead or Supervisory role%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EReliable transportation%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EAbility to travel up to 25% of the time within market to visit other RGM locations as needed %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EExperience with EPIC or a similar electronic medical records systems%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EAbility to work full time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETelecommuting Requirements:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EReside within commutable distance to the office at Worcester MA.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EAbility to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ERequired to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EMust live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPhysical and Work Environment:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EPhysical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EBusy office environment with frequent deadlines and interruptions%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EExtended work hours at short notice may occur with reasonable frequency. Off hour and weekend assignments are expected%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from %26nbsp;%2449,700 - %2488,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EAt UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EOptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EOptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E#RPO%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E Job Details Job: Phone Support Primary Location: US-MA-Worcester Organization: Optum MA Schedule: Full-time