Customer Advocate II

Health Care Service Corp.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation in Birmingham, AL, is hiring for a call center role where you will assist members and physicians by responding to telephone and written inquiries with prompt, accurate, and objective responses.

You will spend roughly 90% of your time on the phone, performing research as needed while handling varied health care-related inquiries. A strong emphasis is placed on customer service skills and data entry efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year customer service experience in a health care or health insurance environment.
• Experience evaluating customer situations, making decisions, and responding quickly to questions.
• Data entry and/or typing experience.
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and independent decision making skills.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to spend approximately 90% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business needs and sit for long periods of time with scheduled breaks.

Responsibilities

• Working on the phone all day in a call center to assist members and physicians by responding to telephone and written inquiries.
• Duties include conducting research.
• Spend approximately 90% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business need.

Skills

Customer service experience

Data entry

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary Under supervision, this position is responsible for working on the phone all day in a call center to assist members and physicians by responding to telephone and written inquiries in a prompt, accurate and objective manner. Duties include: conducting research. Spending approximately 90% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business need.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma OR GED.
• 1 year customer service experience in a health care or health insurance environment.
• Experience evaluating customer situations, making decisions, and responding quickly to questions.
• Data entry and/or typing experience.
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and independent decision making skills.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to spend approximately 90% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business needs and sit for long periods of time with scheduled breaks.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1.5 years customer service experience.
• 6 months data entry experience in an office environment.
• Experience working with various lines of business, i.e. CDHP, Medicare, Wellness, and Disease Management.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Referral preference given to applicants able to take and meet testing criteria.

Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards. The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range $17.75 - $28.39 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment. HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need an accommodation or assistance in either using the Careers website or completing the application process, you can call us at 1-866-977-7378 to request reasonable accommodations. Please note that only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. All applications, including resumes, must be submitted through HCSC's Career website on-line application process. If you have general questions regarding the status of an existing application, navigate to "candidate home" to view your job submissions.