New

Customer Service Representative

TEKsystems
$21.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New York, West Harrison
Aug 26, 2026
Contact Center Representative Amalgamated Life Insurance Company Location: West Harrison, NY (Onsite) Pay Rate: Up to $21/hour Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (720 hours / approximately 4-5 months) About the Opportunity Amalgamated Life Insurance is seeking a Contact Center Representative to join its growing customer service team in West Harrison, NY. This role supports participants and customers with inquiries related to benefits, disability, paid family leave, and other insurance-related programs. This is a fast-paced, high-volume call center environment requiring strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to provide excellent customer service while handling a large volume of inbound calls. Key Responsibilities * Answer a high volume of inbound customer calls regarding benefits, disability, paid family leave, and related programs. * Assist customers by providing accurate information and resolving inquiries in a professional manner. * Create and maintain detailed records of customer interactions within company systems. * Enter call notes and update customer information while actively speaking with callers. * Follow established scripts, procedures, and escalation processes. * Execute warm transfers and route inquiries to the appropriate departments when necessary. * Maintain quality, productivity, and service-level standards. * Provide exceptional customer service on every interaction. Required Qualifications * 1-2+ years of experience in a high-volume healthcare or medical call center environment. * Experience handling approximately 100-150 inbound calls per day. * Strong phone etiquette and professional communication skills. * Excellent customer service skills and ability to handle difficult conversations. * Strong data entry and documentation abilities. * Comfortable navigating multiple systems while speaking with customers. * High School Diploma or GED. Schedule Requirements * Training schedule: Generally between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. * After training, representatives must be available to work 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday. * Must be willing to work occasional Saturday shifts and overtime as business needs require. * Contact Center operating hours are 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with CRM or case management systems such as Salesforce. * Benefits, insurance, disability, or healthcare customer service experience. * Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Why Join Amalgamated Life? * Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential. * Competitive hourly pay up to $21/hour. * Comprehensive benefits available during the contract period, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more, where eligible. * Strong employee retention and supportive team environment. * Opportunity to work for a well-established insurance organization committed to customer service excellence. Interested candidates should have proven success in a high-volume healthcare call center setting, excellent phone presence, and a passion for helping customers. Apply today! Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Harrison, NY. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in West Harrison,NY. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.