Teleservice Representative Grade 175 (01032012 20hr) *bilingual Spanish*

Essential Functions: Handles continuous inbound telephone volume. Identifies the purpose of the member's call and processes the call according to the appropriate script. Provides facility and provider information and some laboratory results, makes and cancels appointments, transfers members to Advice Nurses, intakes information from members, and composes messages for providers. Resolves problems w/ facility Teleservice teams. Effectively processes calls in a systematic and organized manner following Call Center scripts, policies and procedures. Processes calls accordingly from hearing impaired members. Receives and relays information regarding appointment cancellations. Records instructions from provider in PARRS. Updates member demographics. Works collaboratively w/ members and staff across all service lines. Functions as a team member to achieve Call Center goals. Supports and demonstrates Kaiser Permanente's/Call Centers customer service philosophy and manages calls in a professional manner. Identifies and/or proposes ways to improve customer service. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to patient/family rights. Handles inquiries and complaints pursuant to procedure. Complies w/ departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding training, injury prevention, management of workload, and safety/emergency situations. Performs other duties as required.