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Customer Service Phone Agent Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Customer Service Agent

Austin, TX

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Customer Service Agent At Consider Posh Pro, we've got a knack for turning dull moments into ... Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries via phone, email, or chat. * Assist ...

Customer Support Specialist

Taos, NM · On-site

$17.50 - $23.75/hr

We are seeking candidates for a Customer Support Specialist (Phone Agent) position. Primary ... Provide core services including but not limited to: providing new account information, basic online ...

Customer Service Agent

Middlebury, CT · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

The Customer Service Agent serves as a liaison between the caller and medical support or other ... Strong phone and computer skills with working knowledge of practice based medical office processes ...

Customer Service Agent

Middlebury, CT · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

The Customer Service Agent serves as a liaison between the caller and medical support or other ... Strong phone and computer skills with working knowledge of practice based medical office processes ...

Customer Service Agent

Middlebury, CT

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

The Customer Service Agent serves as a liaison between the caller and medical support or other ... Strong phone and computer skills with working knowledge of practice based medical office processes ...

Customer Service Agent

Charlotte, NC

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Customer Service Agent At GG Media, we believe that strong brands are built through creativity ... Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and other communication channels. * Provide ...

Assisting customers over the phone by identifying and providing the correct parts for their needs ... Coordinate with the service and warehouse teams to ensure timely fulfillment. * Maintain customer ...

Customer Service Agent

Augusta, GA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

About the job Customer Service Agent Join Our Team at Magical Destinations Travel Your Gateway to a ... Deliver professional customer service in-person, via phone, or email. * Assist clients in planning ...

Customer Support Specialist

Taos, NM · On-site

$17.50 - $23.75/hr

We are seeking candidates for a Customer Support Specialist (Phone Agent) position. Primary ... Provide core services including but not limited to: providing new account information, basic online ...

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How much do customer service phone agent jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for customer service phone agent in the United States is $18.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Customer Service Phone Agents, and how can they overcome them?

Customer Service Phone Agents often encounter challenges such as managing high call volumes, handling difficult or upset customers, and maintaining accurate records while multitasking. To overcome these, agents benefit from developing strong communication and active listening skills, utilizing company-provided scripts and resources, and practicing stress management techniques. Supportive team environments and regular training sessions also help agents stay motivated and well-equipped to address customer needs efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Customer Service Phone Agent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Customer Service Phone Agent, you need strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, call center software, and basic computer proficiency are commonly required. Patience, active listening, and a positive attitude help agents effectively handle customer concerns and maintain professionalism under pressure. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering efficient, empathetic service and ensuring customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

What are Customer Service Phone Agents?

Customer Service Phone Agents are professionals who handle inbound or outbound calls to assist customers with questions, concerns, or issues related to a company’s products or services. Their primary responsibilities include providing information, resolving complaints, processing orders, and ensuring customer satisfaction. They use communication and problem-solving skills to address customer needs efficiently while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor. Customer Service Phone Agents often work in call centers or remotely for a variety of industries, including retail, telecommunications, and financial services.
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Infographic showing various Customer Service Phone Agent job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,792 per year, or $18.2 per hour.
Contingent Disaster Relief Phone Agent

Contingent Disaster Relief Phone Agent

MCI Careers

Iowa, IA • Remote

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

LOCATIONRemote Work-at-HomePOSITION OVERVIEW

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs. 

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

We are seeking agents to work as needed in response to disaster relief efforts. This is a temporary, remote position contingent on hurricane disaster relief needs.

MCI is seeking agents to work as needed in response to disaster relief efforts. This is a temporary, remote position contingent on hurricane disaster relief needs.

Candidates accepted for this role will be e-mailed and texted on an as-needed basis.  Hours of operation are from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET, with shifts from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

--------------POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT DOES A HURRICANE RELIEF AGENT DO? 

We improve the customer's experience, providing exceptional solutions to simple requests. You will apply the latest customer service techniques and learn our account management systems while helping improve the customer experience during a difficult time. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist customers with service inquiries
  • Learn the common requests and solutions
  • Improve the customer's experience
  • Utilize our service techniques and systems
  • Escalate customer dissatisfaction to proper channels

In addition to becoming the best in the business, you must be confident, fully engaged, a team player, and dedicated. You are also responsible for bringing a positive and enthusiastic outlook to work each day!

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

MCI provides all new employees with world-class training, encouraging all positive, driven, and confident applicants to apply. Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated. 

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
  • The ability to type swiftly and accurately (20+ words a minute)
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Basic understanding of Windows operating systems
  • Highly reliable with the ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
  • The ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and follow up on customer issues
  • An aptitude for conflict resolution, problem solving, and negotiation
  • Must be customer service oriented (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious)
  • Ability to multi-task, stay focused, and self-manage
  • Strong team orientation and customer focus
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change and ambiguity prevalent
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with your team and customers
ABOUT MCI (PARENT COMPANY)

MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services. In 2019, Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowa's Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing Privately Company in the USA, making the coveted top 500 for the first time. MCI's subsidiaries had previously made Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest-Growing Companies 15 times, respectively. MCI has ten business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Georgia, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, California, Kansas, Nova Scotia, South Africa, and the Philippines.  Driving modernization through digitalization, MCI ensures clients do more for less. MCI is the holding company for a diverse lineup of tech-enabled business services operating companies. MCI organically grows, acquires, and operates companies that have synergistic products and services portfolios, including but not limited to Automated Contact Center Solutions (ACCS), customer contact management, IT Services (IT Schedule 70), and Temporary and Administrative Professional Staffing (TAPS Schedule 736), Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Claims Processing, Collections, Customer Experience Provider (CXP), Customer Service, Digital Experience Provider (DXP), Account Receivables Management (ARM), Application Software Development, Managed Services, and Technology Services, to mid-market, Federal & enterprise partners. MCI now employs 10,000+ talented individuals with 150+ diverse North American client partners across the following MCI brands: MCI BPO, MCI BPOaaS, MarketForce,  GravisApps, Gravis Marketing, MarchEast, Mass Markets, MCI Federal Services (MFS), OnBrand24, The Sydney Call Center, Valor Intelligent Processing (VIP), BYC Aqua, EastWest BPO, TeleTechnology, and Vinculum.

POSITION OVERVIEW

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs. 

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

We are seeking agents to work as needed in response to disaster relief efforts. This is a temporary, remote position contingent on hurricane disaster relief needs.

MCI is seeking agents to work as needed in response to disaster relief efforts. This is a temporary, remote position contingent on hurricane disaster relief needs.

Candidates accepted for this role will be e-mailed and texted on an as-needed basis.  Hours of operation are from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET, with shifts from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

--------------POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT DOES A HURRICANE RELIEF AGENT DO? 

We improve the customer's experience, providing exceptional solutions to simple requests. You will apply the latest customer service techniques and learn our account management systems while helping improve the customer experience during a difficult time. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist customers with service inquiries
  • Learn the common requests and solutions
  • Improve the customer's experience
  • Utilize our service techniques and systems
  • Escalate customer dissatisfaction to proper channels

In addition to becoming the best in the business, you must be confident, fully engaged, a team player, and dedicated. You are also responsible for bringing a positive and enthusiastic outlook to work each day!

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

MCI provides all new employees with world-class training, encouraging all positive, driven, and confident applicants to apply. Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated. 

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
  • The ability to type swiftly and accurately (20+ words a minute)
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Basic understanding of Windows operating systems
  • Highly reliable with the ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
  • The ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and follow up on customer issues
  • An aptitude for conflict resolution, problem solving, and negotiation
  • Must be customer service oriented (empathetic, responsive, patient, and conscientious)
  • Ability to multi-task, stay focused, and self-manage
  • Strong team orientation and customer focus
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change and ambiguity prevalent
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with your team and customers
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All MCI Locations

  • Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position

  • Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint.  Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
  • Must be willing to submit to drug screening.  Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.
COMPENSATION DETAILS

WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION?

At MCI, we believe that your hard work deserves recognition and reward. Our compensation and benefits packages are designed to be competitive and to grow with you over time. Starting compensation is based on experience, and we offer a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward our team members.

What You Can Expect from MCI:

We understand the importance of balance and support, which is why we offer a variety of benefits and incentives that go beyond a paycheck. Our team members enjoy:

  • Paid Time Off: Earn PTO and paid holidays to take the time you need.
  • Incentives & Rewards: Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly contests that include cash bonuses and prizes ranging from electronics to dream vacations and sometimes even cars!
  • Health Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days of employment, and all employees have access to MEC medical plans after just 30 days. Benefit options vary by location.
  • Retirement Savings: Secure your future with retirement savings programs, where available.
  • Disability Insurance: Short-term disability coverage is available to help protect you during unexpected challenges.
  • Life Insurance: Access life insurance options to safeguard your loved ones.
  • Supplemental Insurance: Accident and critical illness insurance
  • Career Growth: With a focus on internal promotions, employees enjoy significant advancement opportunities.
  • Paid Training: Learn new skills while earning a paycheck.
  • Fun, Engaging Work Environment: Enjoy a team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and engagement.
  • Casual Dress Code: Be comfortable while you work.

Compensation & Benefits that Fit Your Life

MCI takes pride in tailoring our offerings to fit the needs of our diverse team across subsidiaries and locations. While specific benefits and incentives may vary by geography, the core of our commitment remains the same: rewarding effort, providing growth opportunities, and creating an environment where every employee feels valued.

If you're ready to join a company that recognizes your contributions and supports your growth, MCI is the place for you. Apply today!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community.  All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal-opportunity work environment.

 

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About MCI Careers

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MCI Careers is a noted global leader in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry located in Ashburn, VA, US. Recognized for delivering robust customer engagement services, tech integrations, and consulting, they serve numerous world-class brands and governmental bodies. MCI Careers was established in 2009 by Anthony Marlowe following the purchase of his prior BPO company which boasted over 3,200 employees. The company has set a mission to provide opportunities for people who seek continuous improvement and personal growth through their professional journey.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Ashburn, VA, US

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