Cust Care Rep I (US)

Elevance Health; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health Cincinnati, OH is hiring a Customer Care Representative I. This role starts with 2 days on-site training and a 15-week program, then transitions to a virtual schedule.

The position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Responsibilities include handling benefits, provider contracts, eligibility and claims inquiries; documenting outcomes; and coordinating with various teams to ensure timely service.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with experience in automated customer service environment.
• Call center experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Responds to customer questions about benefits, contracts, eligibility, and claims.
• Analyzes problems and provides information/solutions.
• Documents inquiries and outcomes in the database.
• Maintains positive customer relations and coordinates with internal teams.

Skills

HS diploma

Customer service

Call center experience

Computer skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Customer Care Representative I

Cincinnati, OH

Location: Virtual This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

This position requires on-site attendance for the first 2 days of training, with the remainder of the program conducted virtually. Full attendance (100%) is required during the entire 15 -week training period.

Start date: 11/2/2026

Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EST during training

After training: 8-hour shift from 9:00AM-5:30PM EST Monday-Friday

The Customer Care Representative I is responsible for successfully completing the required basic training. Able to perform basic job functions with help from co-workers, specialists and managers on non-basic issues. The positions requires that you must pass the appropriate pre-employment test battery.

How you will make an impact:

• Responds to internal and external customer questions via telephone and written correspondence regarding insurance benefits, provider contracts, eligibility and claims.

• Analyzes problems and provides information/solutions.

• Operates a PC/image station to obtain and extract information; documents information, activities and changes in the database.

• Thoroughly documents inquiry outcomes for accurate tracking and analysis.

• Develops and maintains positive customer relations and coordinates with various functions within the company to ensure customer requests and questions are handled appropriately and in a timely manner.

• Researches and analyzes data to address operational challenges and customer service issues.

• Provides external and internal customers with requested information.

• Under immediate supervision, receives and places follow-up telephone calls / e-mails to answer customer questions that are routine in nature.

• Uses computerized systems for tracking, information gathering and troubleshooting.

• Outbound calls are conducted in the ZipDrug business area.

• Associates in this role are expected to have the ability to multi-task, including handling calls, texts, facsimiles, and electronic queues, while simultaneously taking notes and speaking to customers.

• Proficient in maintaining focus during extended periods of sitting and handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, both with virtual and in-person interactions; attentive to details, critical thinker, and a problem-solver.

• Demonstrates empathy and persistence to resolve caller issues completely.

• Comfort and proficiency with digital tools and platforms to enhance productivity and minimize manual efforts.

• Associates in this role will have a structured work schedule with occasional overtime or flexibility based on business needs, including the ability to work from the office as necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and previous experience in an automated customer service environment; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Computer skills experience preferred.

• Call center experience preferred.

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8giMvgesLESaRuvu61vU17EJaA0EP3FIissI8zmZ_NpUNUgyTFRUMkY5NE5JNDFWMkhaUzQxMkJLWS4u&route=shorturl) and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/) .