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Inbound Specialist (Remote near McAllen, TX)

Maximus

Remote · USJob$17.23/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.23/hr
Location
Remote · US
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Public Trust clearance

Job overview

Maximus seeks an Eligibility Verification Specialist to provide inbound telephone support to Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Service Health Benefits enrollees. The role answers questions about dependent eligibility verification and helps callers access the portal and submit documents. It is remote for candidates residing within 50 miles of McAllen, Texas, and is contingent upon contract award.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceTelephone SupportPortal NavigationDocument UploadCaller AuthenticationPII and PHI ProtectionInteraction DocumentationCall QualitySchedule AdherenceInternet Connectivity

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent6 Months Customer Service ExperienceModerate Risk Public Trust SuitabilityU.S. Citizenship

Full job description

Maximus is seeking an Eligibility Verification Specialist to support the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) FEHB Protection Act Compliance and Verification Program.

This CSR II position serves as a frontline customer service representative for Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program enrollees, providing inbound telephone support for dependent eligibility verification.

The CSR II responds to questions regarding dependent eligibility verification requirements, acceptable documentation, submission deadlines, case status, and verification processes, and assists enrollees with Portal access, document submission, and navigation of program resources.

Remote Remote: Must reside within 50 miles of McAllen, TX location

Please note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides customer service for basic and routine inquiries and problems via multiple possible channels (i.e. telephone, emails, web chats, or written letters).

  • Calls are predominantly routine, but may require deviation from standard screens, scripts, and procedures.

  • Uses computerized system for tracking, information gathering, and/or troubleshooting.

  • Provides feedback when needed, provide input on call trends, processes, procedures, and training.

  • May respond to customer inquiries by referring them to published materials, secondary sources, or more senior staff.

'- Provides inbound telephone support to enrollees on dependent eligibility verification requirements, acceptable documentation, deadlines, and case status.

  • Assists callers with Portal access, login issues, and document upload using OPM-approved scripts and knowledge resources.

  • Authenticates callers before sharing case information and protects PII and PHI in line with privacy and security requirements.

  • Documents each interaction accurately in the OPM FEHB Protection Act Portal or other approved system of record.

  • Escalates complex questions, reconsideration requests, language or accessibility needs, and potential fraud indicators per approved procedures.

  • Meets attendance, schedule adherence, call quality, and documentation accuracy standards.

Minimum Requirements

'- High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months of customer service experience.

  • May have additional training or education in area of specialization.

'-- High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months of customer service experience required

  • May have additional training or education in area of specialization.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (5C) suitability determination, including completion of all Government-required background investigations, fingerprinting, credentialing, and security training requirements.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

Position is contingent upon contract award

  • This is a remote role. Must reside within 50 miles of McAllen, TX location

  • Equipment will be provided but must meet the remote position requirement provided below.

Remote Position Requirements:

  • Internet speed of 25mbps or higher required / 50 Mpbs for shared internet

connectivity (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net).

  • Minimum 5mpbs upload speed.

  • Connectivity to the internet via Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the

home internet router.

  • Private work area and adequate power source

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.

Minimum Salary

$17.23

Maximum Salary

$17.23

How this job compares

Set against the 77,649 open Customer Service jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.23/hr
  • Oregon median$18–19/hr199 hourly ranges
  • US median$17–19/hr34,310 hourly ranges

This rate, $17.23/hr, is 6% below the Oregon median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the middle half of Customer Service hourly ranges in Oregon.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 709 open Customer Service jobs in Oregon and 77,649 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Oregon
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Customer Service postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 9,841 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 14,179 of the 77,649 open Customer Service jobs (18%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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