Call Center Agent - Veterans Evaluation Services (Remote) - United States - 29687 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Call Center Agent - Veterans Evaluation Services (Remote)

Date

Monday, April 21, 2025

City

Remote

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently hiring for Call Center Agents to join our Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) team. This is a remote opportunity. The Call Center Agent is responsible for screening all incoming VES calls, as well as directing courteous, educated information to both Veterans and providers alike.

This position will start training on Monday May 19, 2025.

Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens and Green Card holders can be considered for this opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Properly authenticate each caller before verifying or releasing any information.
- Place outgoing and receive incoming calls to and from Veterans regarding compensation and pension exams.
- Verify and modify personal information.
- Obtain scheduling availability and traveling availability of Veterans.
- Confirm or reschedule appointments.
- Properly modify changes and document information in OMS.
- Forward calls to staff members in other departments.
- Notify providers of cancellations for appointments scheduled within 72 hours from time of call.
- Submit templates and other requests to various individuals and departments within the Agency.
- Explain policies and procedures of VES and the VA to Veterans who are unfamiliar with our company.
- Explain the purpose of attending required exams, explain approximate time frames for returning reports/documents to the VA, and explain the process for travel reimbursement.
- Maintain maximum security implementing and enforcing HIPPA with medical providers, veterans, and VA employees.
- Receive/submit power of attorney forms to diagnostics.
- Maintain a low call time of 5 minutes or less per call.
- Maintain all emails and respond efficiently.
- Respond efficiently to web contacts sent by veterans.

Minimum Requirements

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- Ability to commit to a five week training period of 8:00AM-4:30PM CT Monday–Friday with zero absences starting Monday May 19, 2025 is required.

- After training is completed, the ability to work a shift between the hours of 5:45AM-7:00PM CT Monday-Friday or between the hours of 7:15AM-4:00PM CT Tuesday-Saturday is required.

- Minimum six (6) months Customer Service experience is required.

- Previous VES experience is preferred.

- One (1) year previous Call center experience is preferred.

For positions on this contract, Maximus will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor. That wage rate will vary depending on locality. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

Please note: With this position you are required to have Maximus provide you with equipment to use.

Home Office Requirements Using Maximus-Provided Equipment:

- Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)

- Connectivity to the internet via either Wi-Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router

- This remote position requires that you use Maximus provided equipment so a private work area and adequate power source are needed (In accordance with SCA contract requirements, remote work must be conducted from the location specified at the time of hire. Travel is not permitted, and you are required to remain at your designated home location for all work activities.)

- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.