About Lantern

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com.

Operations Manager, Member Service Operations

As Operations Manager, Member Service Operations, you will drive the day-to-day performance of the SMS and Lantern Outbound Contact Centers, serving as the operational leader and department representative for the outbound business. You will directly lead a team of Supervisors and the QA Lead, partner closely with the Lantern Outbound Manager, and ensure the contact center consistently delivers on its goals, quality standards, and member experience commitments.

Location: Dallas, TX - On-site

Responsibilities:

Contact Center Operations & Performance

• Manage day-to-day operations of the SMS and Lantern Outbound Contact Centers
• Set goals and metrics for the contact center(s)
• Monitor campaign and workflow progress and completion
• Modify and pivot the direction of resources and technology to match Lantern and member needs

Reporting & Analysis

• Own monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual performance reporting for the contact center(s), providing results to Lantern leadership with attention to detail
• Analyze a variety of problems and provide information and solutions

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Directly lead a team of four Supervisors and the QA Lead, and assist in overseeing the Lantern Outbound Manager
• Manage a reporting structure of over twenty-five teammates
• Partner with Supervisors on personnel escalations and performance management
• Coach and mentor staff in accordance with Lantern guidelines
• Step in to support each pod during periods when the direct Supervisor is out
• Provide leadership guidance and representation in meetings

Process, Quality & Documentation

• Lead quarterly schedule reviews
• Own outbound scripting adjustments, preparation, and validation
• Develop SOPs and job aids for Lantern Outbound and SMS
• Oversee development of the QA program for Lantern Outbound

Program & Cross-Functional Support

• Manage to department goals
• Operationalize company initiatives and projects
• Support and develop projects and goals within budgets and timelines
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to address issues, concerns, questions, and initiatives as needed
• Support interviewing, onboarding, and training of new leadership and Advocates
• Effectively communicate with leadership on items needing attention or familiarity
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Travel up to 10%

Requirements:

• 5+ years of customer service or contact center experience, or Bachelor's degree (healthcare experience preferred)
• Experience managing and mentoring supervisors or frontline leadership
• Familiarity with reporting and analytics tools (Salesforce preferred)
• Experience leading a contact center environment
• Customer-centric focus with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently and in a small team
• Agility — ability to change direction quickly and manage competing priorities
• Strong time and task management skills
• Knowledge of care coordination and case management concepts preferred
• Bilingual language skills preferred (English-Spanish or other)

Strong Candidates will:

• Lead with empathy while holding a high bar for team performance and accountability
• Be comfortable balancing competing priorities across multiple contact center programs
• Communicate clearly and confidently with cross-functional and senior leadership
• Take ownership of outcomes and proactively solve problems before they escalate
• Build trust and rapport quickly with Supervisors, Advocates, and cross-functional partners
• Bring a continuous improvement mindset to processes, scripting, and QA

Benefits

Compensation: Base salary range: $95,000 - $110,000 plus annual bonus, depending on relevant experience, location, and qualifications.

About You:

• You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins.
• INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
• You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas.
• You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren’t just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
• Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear.
• You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.

These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.

Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.

Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.