[Remote] Personal Emergency Response Assoc.

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Connect America is a company focused on providing emergency response services, and they are seeking a Personal Emergency Response Associate. The role involves answering calls from elderly and medically-at-risk individuals to triage their needs and coordinate appropriate assistance in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming calls/Alarms by identifying the type of help required and coordinating (triaging) timely and appropriate assistance according to established protocols and procedures
• Ensure that all customer interactions are conducted in a professional and caring manner resulting in a high level of customer service
• Obtain requested revisions to Subscriber data and ensure that the necessary updates are accurately entered into the appropriate data management system Mastermind
• Perform off-phone tasks as required (call back queue ) in accordance with established protocols
• Troubleshoot maintenance Alarms when applicable and home communicator issues to ensure that the Subscriber’s service is functional and uninterrupted
• Meet departmental standards for after-call work, average handle time, and case quality
• Adhere to all company and departmental policies and practices
• Ensure that all required training is completed within expected timeframes
• Demonstrate behaviors that contribute to a productive supportive and caring work environment

Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent required - GED
• Call Center or Customer Service experience
• Fluency in English; Excellent verbal skills
• Basic Computer and Microsoft Windows skills
• Professional and courteous telephone manner
• Deep compassion and empathy for the elderly and medically at-risk, highly desirable
• Able to handle routine and repetitive tasks at varying pace
• Able to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Satisfactory background check and CORI check
• For remote positions, we require a professional work environment that includes having a quiet, distraction-free workspace, a private area to ensure confidentiality and security when handling sensitive information, and reliable internet access to support seamless communication and work activities

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