Customer Care Advocate

Hays; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de services recherche un Customer Care Advocate pour aider les clients avec leurs produits d'assurance. Les responsabilités incluent la réponse aux demandes des clients par téléphone et email. Le candidat idéal doit avoir un an d'expérience en service client, un diplôme de niveau secondaire, et des compétences solides en communication. Ce rôle est basé sur site à Oriskany, NY, avec des opportunités de travail à distance occasionnelles.

Benefits

Assurance médicale complète

Assurance dentaire

Assurance vie

Plans de retraite 401K

Qualifications

• 1 an d'expérience en service client (centre d'appels, vente au détail, restauration).
• Compétences informatiques intermédiaires.
• Capacité à naviguer sur plusieurs moniteurs et programmes simultanément.

Responsibilities

• Répondre aux demandes des clients MetLife par téléphone ou email.
• Traiter efficacement les transactions et suivre les demandes.
• Fournir un service exceptionnel et renforcer la relation client.

Skills

Service client

Compétences en communication orale

Écoute active

Education

High School Diploma ou équivalent GED

Tools

Salesforce

Word

Job description

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Customer Care Advocate in Oriskany, NY.

Role Description

Key Responsibilities
• Virtual roles work from a home office with periodic visits to the assigned GCSO office as needed for team events, meetings, training, business continuity, etc.
• Respond to dental customer requests via telephone or email, providing excellent service to MetLife’s customers who have insurance products or benefit plans.
• Research requests regarding various product aspects, policy provisions, claim status, basic procedures, etc.
• Efficiently process transactions and refer requests for other policy modifications to appropriate areas. Track responses to ensure completion.
• Enhance and strengthen the relationship between the customer and MetLife using effective communication skills, keen listening skills and empathy.
• Efficiently access and navigate multiple electronic systems to provide a complete and integrated response to the customer’s inquiry.
• Perform these responsibilities in a consistent, professional manner while exercising strong verbal, interpersonal and high-quality service skills.

Skills & Requirements

Required Skills/Experience
• 1 year of experience in customer service customer (includes call center, retail, and restaurants).
• The ability and desire to work during the hours of operation 8 AM to 11 PM, Monday through Friday. Applicants must be flexible regarding shift worked with an understanding that shifts are based-on business need.
• Must have intermediate computer literacy

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills
Required:
• New hires should live a commutable distance from the site the role is posted in (Oriskany, NY).
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in customer service customer (includes call center, retail, and restaurants).
• The ability and desire to work during the hours of operation 8 AM to 11 PM, Monday through Friday. Applicants must be flexible regarding shift worked with an understanding that shifts are based-on business need.
• Ability to navigate across multiple computers monitors and programs (including Word, Salesforce, and Insight) at one time while conversing with a customer.

Preferred:
• Prior Call Center or Customer Service Representative experience is preferred.
• Strong computer/keyboard skills (ability to type efficiently).
• Experience handling dental or other types of insurance products.
• Prior experience in a dental office.
• Superb listening skills and professional oral communication skills to inspire trust and accountability though in an empathetic style which promotes a quality image of MetLife.
• Previous experience with Salesforce is a plus.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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