Customer Service Advocate III
BlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaAbout the role
Summary
Provides 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. Performs research as needed to resolve inquiries.
Description
What You’ll Do:
- Responsible for accurate and timely response to complex telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries.
- Handles situations which may require adaptation of response or extensive research.
- Maintain all departmental productivity, quality and timeliness standards.
- Initiate corrective actions, process adjustments, or perform other research to resolve inquiries.
- Evaluate inquiries to identify underlying causes and implement actions to prevent future issues.
- Coordinate with other departments to resolve problems.
- Provide feedback to management regarding customer issues.
- Maintain accurate records concerning issues.
- Follow through on complaints until resolved or report to management as needed.
- Maintain knowledge of procedures and policies.
- Assist with process improvements by recommending improvements in procedures and policies.
- Assist with the training of new employees and cross training of coworkers.
To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 2 Years Customer service or claims processing experience OR Bachelor's Degree in lieu of work experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and customer service skills.
- Ability to handle high stress situations.
- Basic business math proficiency.
- Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
- Ability to learn and operate multiple computer systems effectively and efficiently.
We Prefer That You Have:
- 3 Years-Customer service or claims processing experience.
- Associate Degree-Any Major.
- Knowledge of database software.
- Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence.
What Blue Can Do For You:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 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 a healthy lifestyle premium discount
- Tuition assistance
- Service recognition
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. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.
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