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Customer Service Advocate I

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026

About 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 a full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday located onsite at 4101 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC 29229

What You’ll Do:

  • Ensure effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely and courteously to telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries. Accurately documents inquiries.

  • Initiate or process 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.

  • Provide 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.

  • Maintain 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.

  • Identify 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 You Have:

  • 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.  

  • 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

  • Education Assistance

  • Service Recognition

  • National 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 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 communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities

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