Customer Care Specialist (Remote, must be local to Portland, OR and surrounding areas)
Are you passionate about helping others, providing outstanding customer service, and making a real impact? Join our team as a Customer Care Specialist, where you'll play a critical role in helping patients manage their healthcare expenses with confidence and compassion.
In this rewarding remote position, you'll be the friendly voice patients turn to for support, guidance, and solutions. You'll assist patients with their accounts, help them understand their payment options, and provide exceptional service while promoting a positive customer experience.
What You'll Do
As a Customer Care Specialist, you will:
Serve as the primary contact for inbound calls from account holders and prospective customers
Make outbound calls to welcome new account holders, assist with past-due accounts, support non-enrolled patients, and participate in special outreach campaigns
Help patients understand their account options and encourage enrollment and payment activity
Deliver white-glove customer service while acting as an advocate for patients and an ambassador of the brand
Accurately document customer interactions and account activity using proprietary CRM technology
Escalate concerns, complaints, and complex issues appropriately while maintaining professionalism and empathy
Participate in ongoing coaching, quality reviews, and development opportunities to continuously enhance your skills and performance
Embrace feedback and demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth
What Makes You a Great Fit
We're looking for compassionate, customer-focused individuals who enjoy helping people and creating positive experiences.
Customer service experience required
1-2 years of call center or telephone-based customer support experience preferred
Experience in healthcare, hospital settings, financial services, or patient-facing roles is a plus
Familiarity with HIPAA guidelines is preferred
Strong communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while maintaining a positive team-oriented mindset
Work-From-Home Requirements
To ensure success in this remote role, candidates must have:
Dedicated Workspace
Quiet, private work area free from distractions
Ability to work in a room without other individuals present
Internet Requirements
Fiber internet service from:
Minimum internet speed:
100 Mbps download, 35 Mbps upload
Password-protected private internet connection
Available Ethernet port
Equipment Pickup on a Friday August 21st within Beaverton, OR. Then will start first day remotely and going forward on Monday August 24th.
Why Join Our Team?
✨ Make a meaningful impact by helping patients navigate healthcare expenses
✨ Work from the comfort of your home
✨ Receive ongoing training, coaching, and career development
✨ Be part of a supportive team dedicated to patient advocacy
✨ Grow your customer service and healthcare industry experience
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gresham, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.50/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Gresham,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.