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Customer Service Advocate I

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Apr 2025

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 full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:30AM-5:00PM. This role is located at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203.

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 Software and Tools:

    • Basic computer operating skills.

    • Ability to work with standard office equipment.

  • 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.

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

  • Preferred Education: Associate’s 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

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Company

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

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