- Salary
- $72k – $149k
- Location
- Spokane, WA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
This exempt position is located at Spokane Eye Clinic which is part of Prism Vision Group.
Compensation Range: $71,670.53 - $148,854.19 (Dependent on Experience)
The Contact Center Manager's responsibility is to oversee the daily operations of the call center. This role is responsible for managing a team of call center representatives, ensuring high-quality customer service, optimizing performance metrics, and implementing process improvements. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills with a proven ability to drive team success in a fast-paced environment. Provide exceptional customer service while handling complex inquiries, escalations, and problem resolution. Assisting with training, process improvement, and ensuring overall team success.
Responsibilities
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of call center representatives to achieve performance goals.
- Monitor team performance through KPIs such as call resolution time, customer satisfaction.
- Conduct regular coaching, training, and performance evaluations to enhance team productivity.
- Manage scheduling, workload distribution, and shift planning to ensure optimal staffing.
- Manage complex customer inquiries, complaints, and escalations with efficiency and professionalism.
- Ensure that patient interactions meet or exceed company quality standards.
- Develop and implement customer service strategies to improve satisfaction and retention.
- Handle escalated patient issues and work towards effective resolution.
- Implement feedback mechanisms to improve the overall patient experience.
- Analyze call center data and reports to identify trends, areas for improvement, and operational inefficiencies.
- Develop and refine call scripts, training materials, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Implement automation and technology solutions to enhance call center efficiency.
- Collaborate with other departments to align call center operations with company goals.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and compliance standards.
- Prepare and present reports on call center performance, challenges, and recommendations to senior management.
- Maintain accurate records of employee performance, customer interactions, and service metrics.
- Assist in training and onboarding new call center representatives.
- Monitor calls and provide feedback to improve team performance.
- Meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) such as customer satisfaction, resolution time, and call quality.
- Assist in answering incoming calls and respond to patient inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
- Make outbound calls to follow up with customers, conduct surveys, or provide information as needed.
- Maintain a positive and empathetic approach when dealing with customers.
- Adhere to HIPPA standards related to patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Work collaboratively with other departments to address customer concerns effectively.
- Comply with company policies and standards.
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in a call center or customer service role, with at least 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English. Bi-Lingual a plus.
- Must possess excellent, critical thinking, analytical, troubleshooting, problem resolution, and customer service skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with physicians, co-workers, other departments and patients of all ages, and from across a broad range of cultural and social economic backgrounds.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills for resolving patient concerns.
- Ability to show tolerance and sensitivity in stressful situations and safeguard confidential information in accordance with established policies and HIPAA regulations.
- Proficiency in call center software, Microsoft Office, and data analytics tools.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Computer literate and ability to use multiple systems and acquire proficiency in multiple electronic systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
WORK ENVIRONMENT
An office environment with a controlled atmosphere. Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.