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Customer Service Representative II (Remote)
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The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.
We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.
We have an opportunity for a remote Customer Service Representative II (Remote) on our Marketing & Membership Experience team. This role contributes to an integrated sales and service center,which establishes and implements service standards yielding "unparalleledworld class service". Places theAMA ahead of industry standards by all measures. Providesservice to all constituents (member, potential member and nonphysiciancustomer) while striving to deliver the highest quality service tomembers. Demonstrates an in-depthknowledge of all constituents and their needs.
Follows through on all service inquiries to ensure a satisfactoryresolution. Consistentlydemonstrates high levels of professionalism in all interactions with internaland external constituents, colleagues, and management. Serves as a role model for AMA serviceculture. Follows USC service transactionmodel and service functions and take all steps necessary to assure accuracy andcompleteness of service inquiries.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Salesand Up service Programs: Takes all stepsnecessary to exceed service expectations by actively participating in AMAMembership, Health Solutions, Journal and other sales and up service programsthat achieve specific unit and service representative goals. This consists of60%-70% of outbound calling throughout the week.
• Membership: Responsible for handling phone inquiries ofall types regarding membership benefits, membership pricing, and processing inan efficient and professional manner. Service interactions may require verbal responses, distribution ofstandard AMA information, and development of specific written responses (eg,invoices, letter of good standing, receipt, policy information, and conferenceregistration). Respond to non-phoneservice inquiries as needed. Allinquiries are to be handled as outlined in USC Service Functions. Responds to questions regarding AMA policy orany other issues in a professional, informative, and efficient manner. Accurately forwards inquiries to AMA subjectmatter experts when inquiries are beyond the scope of the USC (eg, legal orpolitical matters, high level policy questions, media inquiries).
• DigitalSupport: Supports access to the AMA Website through assistance with single signon registration and password reset. Assists Physicians and non-physiciancustomers with the navigation of the AMA website.
• HealthSolutions: Responds to service inquiriesregarding AMA products promoted in the online and print catalogs. Provides information on products, pricing,order status, and billing. Supports theonline catalog by assisting with registration, passwords, and navigation. Enters book and subscription orders. Researchand resolves fulfillment problems. Issues call tags and processes pricing adjustments, refunds, andreshipments.
• Journals: Responds to inquiries regarding print andonline journal subscriptions, including product information, pricing, orderstatus, and billing. Assists constituents with access to JAMA and ArchivesJournals Online and CME Online by providing product and registrationinformation and by assisting with passwords and navigation. Enters journal orders and researches andresolves service interruptions. Sends back issues or makes other subscriptionadjustments as appropriate.
• Other(AIMS, Profiles): Validates physician identity. Collects updated or missing contact and demographic data. Updates AIMs. Understands AMA Profiles and other credentialing products, responds toinquiries regarding AMA credentialing products, and provides information onpricing, order status, and billing. Supports the AMA Profiles Hub by assisting with registration, passwords,and navigation.

May include other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Meets all attendance and punctuality requirements of the Unified Service Center.

1. Exhibits professional appearance and demeanor and serves as a role model for all AMA staff.

1. Bachelor's degree or 4 years of customer service and/or telemarketing experience strongly preferred.

1. Experience with service center tools (e.g., telelphony, measurement, applications).

1. Advanced knowledge of AMA structure and organization, AMA periodicals, books, products, and basic CPT-IS, Physician Profile, Physician Select information is needed. Also needed is more advanced knowledge of current AMA physician advocacy issues) and of the AMA membership product.

1. Excellent oral communication skills, and experience communicating with physicians in writing and by phone.

1. Essential functions:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English
• Ability to receive and accurately understand information over the telephone and in writing
• Ability to take ownership and anticipate the customers need to enhance the customer experience
• Ability to elicit information from customers quickly and easily
• Ability to provide information to customers clearly and concisely
• Ability to react quickly, calmly, and with sound judgment to customer requests and complaints
• Ability to learn and effectively work with computerized systems and computers
• Ability to quickly learn and apply product and organizational information
• Ability to work effectively in a high volume, production oriented environment
• Ability to maintain accurate, organized information on customer service interactions
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other customer service staff and with other key staff throughout the AMA.

1. General Service Skills:

• Strong listening skills
• Strong oral communication skills
• Business writing communication skills
• Strong stress tolerance
• Well developed personal computer skills, including expertise with Microsoft suite of software
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong sense of commitment and dedication to servicing members
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates high energy level, enthusiasm, patience, and positive attitude
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-task in a high production business environment
• Ability to work individually and as a team member to solve problems
• Takes responsibility for service interactions, exercises independent judgment, and provides complete resolution
• Strong customer service skills and understanding of relationship building with AMA constituents
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in all service transactions
• Ability to synthesize and apply new information quickly
• Ability to prioritize phone and other service interactions required
• Demonstrates dedication to achieving AMA service goals by establishing loyal relationships that exceed service expectations
• Extraordinary customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain relationships with AMA constituencies and AMA staff
• Provide strong commitment to continuous quality improvement
This role is a non-exempt position and the hourly range for this position is $23.63-$30.83. This is the lowest to highest rate we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration, geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.
The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.
THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION