Customer Service Advocate I
BlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaAbout the role
Summary
Provides prompt, accurate, thorough and courteous responses to all customer inquiries. Performs research as needed to resolve inquiries.
Description
Location:
This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. Employees are required to have flexibility work any our 8-hour shift scheduled during hours of 8:30 AM –5:00 PM. Training will be Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM for approximately 6-8 weeks. This role W@H but you must be on-site at 4101 Percival Road Columbia SC the 6th week of training for a full week of phone laboratory training.
What You will 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, research 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 will Need.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 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.
- Basic computer operating skills.
- Basic use of standard office equipment.
We Prefer That You Have.
- Associate degree
- 2- years of claims processing or call center experience.
- 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.
- Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan with company match
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
- Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
- Tuition assistance
- Service recognition
- Employee Assistance
- Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more
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 de
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