Customer Service Assistant

Job Description - Customer Service Assistant 2 (260001SI)

Medicaid

Human Resourceso.gov

Mar 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Lazarus 4 50 West Town Street Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $22.96/hour

Full-time

Union : OCSEA

Customer Service

Technical Skills :
Data Entry

Professional Skills :
Customer Focus, Listening, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person‑centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

What You Will Do at ODM:

Office: Chief of Staff

Classification: Customer Service Assistant 2 (PN )

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking experienced customer service professionals. As a Customer Service Assistant 2, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Handling calls and tickets, processing inquiries from providers, and giving answers and information
• Directing callers to appropriate helpdesk
• Transferring calls/tickets and escalating calls/tickets to Call Center Lead or ODM support areas as needed
• Supporting providers with log in authentication
• Using a computer to manage data, verify information, log calls, and create reports and correspondence

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

9 mos. training or 9 mos. experience in office practices & procedures; 9 mos. training or 9 mos. experience in public relations or customer service that included techniques for handling difficult people; 9 mos. training or 9 mos. experience in typing, keyboarding, data entry or word processing; 9 mos. training or 9 mos. experience in operation of personal computer.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

Customer Service

Technical

Skills:

Data Entry

Professional

Skills:

Listening, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

The Ohio Department of Medicaid does not provide employment‑based visa sponsorship.

Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or…