Customer Benefit Advisor I (On-Site)- Chattanooga

Unum Ireland; Chattanooga (TN); In loco; USD 36.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Vision and Dental

Short & Long-Term Disability

PTO with volunteering

401(k) with employer match

Student loan repayment options

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work environments

Descrizione del lavoro

Unum in Chattanooga is seeking a Customer Benefit Advisor I to deliver exceptional service as the first point of contact for customers regarding benefits, claims, and policy questions. This on-site role supports multiple channels with training provided and performance-driven metrics.

The position emphasizes accurate information, privacy, empathy, and teamwork within a busy contact center. A high school diploma or GED and 1 year of customer service are preferred, with opportunities for growth and

Competenze

• 1 year of customer service experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to navigate multiple systems and be proficient with MS Teams
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work in an on-site office environment

Mansioni

• Be the first point of contact for customers via multiple channels
• Deliver accurate information on benefits, claims, and policy administration
• Meet or exceed performance metrics and maintain high service levels
• Use multiple systems to respond to inquiries and document interactions
• Maintain documentation for internal cross-functional partners and teams

Conoscenze

Customer service

Communication

MS Teams

Outlook

Word

Excel

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

MS Teams

Outlook

Word

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Customer Benefit Advisor I (On-Site)- Chattanooga### Customer Benefit Advisor I (On-Site)- ChattanoogaApply: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 836618When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:* Award-winning culture* Inclusion and diversity as a priority* Performance Based Incentive Plans* Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability* Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)* Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution* Mental health support* Career advancement opportunities* Student loan repayment options* Tuition reimbursement* Flexible work environments### ### *\\*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans*.And that’s just the beginning... With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you’re directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!## General Summary:Minimum starting hourly rate is $21.00. This role is based at our Chattanooga corporate office. The Customer Benefit Advisor (CBA) I is the entry level in a three-level career path. A CBA I is a critical first point of contact for our customers. To be successful in this role, the incumbent is responsible for demonstrating exceptional customer service for business serviced by Unum/Colonial Life. It is critical to provide accurate information on benefits, claims, and or policy administration with minimal operational oversight. Incumbents in this role will be tasked with compiling information for multiple product types, from multiple systems, and providing responses to customers that are thorough, clear, and concise. All work is carefully performed according to established protocols/procedures. In this role, incumbents must demonstrate a willingness to provide strong customer service – providing accurate information to customers, expressing appropriate empathy, and resolving customer issues where appropriate. This position requires the use of multiple system applications and administrative processes. While service is focused on our external customers, this position is responsible for creating detailed/appropriate documentation for our internal cross-functional business partners. In addition to providing excellent customer service in accordance with established standards, incumbents will need to demonstrate proficiency in individual metrics (i.e. accuracy, post-interaction surveys, average handle time, after call work, schedule adherence, etc.) that are in line with pre-set expectations and drive results for the Customer Contact Center.**Principal Duties and Responsibilities*** Be the customers’ first line of sight (advisor) by being available to assist via multiple avenues of communication with timely and accurate information regarding policy and coverage-related questions.* Meet or exceed company goals and metrics to guarantee the best experience for customers.* Be open and motivated by feedback and guidance to be at your best for customers.* Protect customers’ privacy (both internal and external) and reassure them with empathy and professionalism.* Be available to work a regularly assigned shift between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Eastern time Monday-Friday.* Reliable attendance in accordance with contact center attendance guidelines.* Successfully complete all required training and associated support periods.* Ability to obtain information from multiple systems and relay to customers in a seamless manner.* Follow all documented processes/workflow to enhance customer service and reduce customer effort/operating efficiency.* Utilize resources and tools to accurately respond to customer inquiries.* Demonstrate a passion for the values outlined in Our Values statements.* May perform other duties as assigned. **Job Specifications*** 1 year customer service experience preferred, with a strong preference that the experience be in the insurance/healthcare/medical/financial field or equivalent area.* Highschool diploma or GED required.* Successful completion of Contact Center training program, including demonstrating phone proficiency and passing required knowledge checks.* A passion for helping customers and exceeding their expectations with high integrity.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to flex your communication style to best meet the needs of customers.* Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, structured environment, answering numerous inquiries for customers at their greatest time of need.* Strong computer and multi-tasking skills as well as the ability to confidently work in multiple systems with dual monitors.* Familiarity with Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.* Intellectual curiosity and a desire to continually learn and grow.* An excellent work ethic and ability to adapt and work successfully in a continually changing environment.* Dependability – being available when needed by teammates and customers.* Comfortable with video communications via MS Teams throughout the day to communicate with teammates and leadership face to (virtual) face.* Must meet attendance requirements and in office expectations when applicable. ~IN3#LI-LM2022Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.$36,000.00-$62,400.00Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.Company:Unum