Posted 3 weeks ago

Customer Service Representative I

Company: DuPage County Health Department (DCHD)
Category: Service/Sales

 Wheaton

Type: Full Time

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to join their team as Customer Service Representative, at their Central Public Health Center. In this role, you will be providing front desk services to Health Department clients. You will be preparing and gathering relevant paperwork and data to identify the requested need of the client and providing rapid and accurate screening and referrals. Some traveling is required at times to cover the other public centers as needed. Responsibilities:

  • Provides general and specific information regarding departmental policies, procedures and programs to the public.
  • Conducts pre-screening activities; directs individuals to the proper location, resource and/or staff.
  • Checks in customers; schedules follow-up appointments; collects various methods of payment including cash, check and credit card transactions.
  • Notifies staff promptly when an individual arrives for an appointment, updates client electronic charts and files.
  • Answers phones; receives and/or identifies and resolves complaints in accordance with department policies, practices and procedures and standards.
  • Screens for eligibility for programs or services; listens and responds to client’s concerns and questions in order to complete the intake process; gathers basic information from the caller including demographics to begin intake process.
  • Processes incoming and outgoing calls through the operations of a call distribution center; provides general information to County residents/clients in response to direct inquiries regarding services, locations and other matters, or refers questions to appropriate parties.
  • Compiles data on number of calls, follow-up calls, and source referrals for review by supervisor; schedules appointments; answers TDD calls; operates a personal computer.
  • Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
  • Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
  • Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.