Remote Customer Retention Specialist

Christian Care Ministry (Medi-Share)
Melbourne or Remote, Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/15/2021
Categories: Customer Service - Sales
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: Unspecified
Job Description:
Starting Pay: $17.50-$18.00/hour
 
Start date: 9/20/21

States we employ in: AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MO, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV. In order for your candidacy to be considered, you must have established residency in one of these states or being willing to relocate.

Sign-and-stay bonus payouts of $500 at both 3 month and 6 month marks for any candidates willing to work on-site in our Melbourne, FL or Colorado Springs, CO offices. 


Who We Are

At Christian Care Ministry we believe that Christians can, and should, share in one another’s burdens. Through the use of Medi-Share®, a healthcare sharing ministry for Christians, we cultivate that belief.

The Team

Everyone at Christian Care Ministry agrees to our Statement of Faith which outlines our core beliefs. Although we aren’t perfect people, we are serving our perfect God to the best of our ability.

The Role

The Customer Retention Specialist/Member Relationship Specialist will maximize every opportunity to re-establish exceptional customer service and advise members on the benefits of the program while empathizing with the feedback they provide on their experiences. The Member Relationship Specialist will educate the member on all the services available to address their specific situation to establish a best practice for the recovery and retention of the membership. Member Relationship Specialists will be empowered to negotiate portions of the member agreement within department parameters.


Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Build quick rapport with existing members using assertiveness and confidence to educate them on the value of remaining a member and understand the “why” of our vision and mission
  • Assess the member’s need by asking probing questions, addressing issues, building rapport, and negotiating to achieve a mutually beneficial resolution
  • Consistently improve retention efforts and achieve monthly retention rates
  • Professionally manage difficult or emotional member situations, respond promptly to member needs and requests for service
  • Apply sales methodologies and problem-solving strategies to best position CCM products and services while providing long-term, individualized solutions to members
  • Develop and maintain an expert knowledge of all Christian Care Ministry Guidelines, offerings, and provisions of Medi-Share and any other programs
  • Participate in specialized training with regard to membership retention
  • Work independently and within a team routinely, as well as on special projects

Essential Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to use the internet including e-mail and search engines
  • Skills in keyboarding with at least 25 words per minute
  • Ability to use a database system including how to update fields
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
  • Knowledge of document-imaging system

Core Competencies/Demonstrable Behaviors

  • Collaborates – builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet objectives. This role requires a high level of internal customer interaction to meet objectives
  • Manages Conflict – handles conflict situations effectively. This role requires to patiently and with humility accept that not every customer will appreciate our benefit programs and treat every customer with grace and respect
  • Interpersonal Savvy – relates openly and comfortably with a diverse group of people. Must be able to communicate effectively and build engagement across all audiences
  • Drives Results – consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances and tight deadlines.
  • Situational Adaptability – adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
  • Courage – ability to have tough conversations and deliver accurate advice and decisions regardless of risk or potential criticism

Education and/or Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a contact/call center environment required
  • A minimum of 1 year experience in a retention, conflict resolution and/or sales position within a contact/call center environment highly preferred
About Christian Care Ministry (Medi-Share)

A program of Christian Care Ministry, Medi-Share is a healthcare sharing ministry where members share each other’s eligible medical bills. Its pillars are:

  • GOD-HONORING healthcare
  • AFFORDABLE choice
  • ACCEPTABLE under the law

In 1993, a formalized approach to sharing healthcare burdens began with the Medi-Share program. From small beginnings, this big idea took root. More than 25 years later, the Medi-Share program serves over 400,000 members, and more than $2.5 billion dollars in medical bills have been shared and discounted. Christian Care Ministry also offers a free online prayer community to equip believers to connect, encourage and pray for one another.

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