Summary
 

We are currently hiring for a Customer Service Advocate III to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. In this role as a Customer Service Advocate III, you will provide prompt, accurate, thorough, and courteous responses to all complex customer inquiries. Inquiries are typically non-routine and require deviation from standard screens, scripts, and procedures. Perform research as needed to resolve inquiries.

Here is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future.

Description
 

Logistics

This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm, and will be on-site at the Government Programs Complex in Columbia, SC.

What You Will Do:

• Ensures effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely, and courteously to telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries. Handles situations which may require adaptation of response or extensive research. 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.
• Assist with the training of new employees and cross training of coworkers.

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need:

• High School Diploma OR equivalent.
• One year of claims processing or customer service experience OR Bachelor's Degree in lieu of work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Strong human relations and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle high stress situations.
• Good judgment.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to learn and operate multiple computer systems effectively and efficiently.
• Basic computer operating skills. Standard office equipment.

What We Prefer:

• 3 Years-Customer service or claims processing experience.
• Associate Degree
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
   

What We Can Do for You:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid annual leave – the longer you work here, the more you earn.
• Nine paid holidays.
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
• Wellness programs and healthy lifestyle premium discount.
• Tuition assistance.
• Service recognition.
• Incentive Plan.
• Merit Plan.
• Continuing education funds for additional certifications and certification renewal.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualificatio