Customer Service Advocate I
BlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaAbout the role
Summary
This role provides prompt, accurate, thorough and courteous responses to all customer inquiries. Performs research as needed to resolve inquiries.
Description
Logistics:
This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday through Friday in a typical office environment. This role is located on-site at 2743 Perimeter Parkway, Augusta 30909.
What You'll Do:
- Ensures effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely and courteously to telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries. Accurately documents inquiries.
- Initiates or processes adjustments or performs other research as needed to resolve inquiries. Coordinates with other departments to resolve problems. Responds to, researches and/or assists with priority inquiries and special projects as required by management.
- Provides feedback to management regarding customer problems, questions and needs. Maintains accurate records on complaints and/or other customer comments, and makes recommendations for changes to management. Follows through on complaints until resolved or reports to management as needed.
- Maintains basic knowledge of quality work instructions and company policies. Assists with process improvements through the recommendation of changes in procedures and techniques discovered during daily operations. Maintains all departmental productivity, quality, and timeliness standards.
- Identifies and promptly reports and/or refers suspected fraudulent activities and system errors to the appropriate departments.
To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:
- Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong human relations and organizational skills. Ability to handle high stress situations. Good judgment skills. Strong customer service skills. Ability to learn and operate multiple computer systems effectively and efficiently.
- Required Software and Other Tools: Basic computer operating skills. Standard office equipment.
We Prefer That You Have the Following:
- Preferred Education: Associate Degree
- Preferred Work Experience: 2 years-of customer service or call center experience.
- Preferred Software and Other Tools: Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:
We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Nine paid holidays
- On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in significant locations
- Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
- Tuition assistance
- Service Recognition
What We Can Do for You:
We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.
What to Expect Next:
After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communicat
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