Customer Service Advocate I

BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina; Nashville (TN); A distancia; USD 24.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking a Customer Service Representative to provide prompt, accurate responses to inquiries via phone, email, web, or walk-in. You will document inquiries and perform research to resolve issues, while coordinating with other departments as needed.

The role is full-time and remote nationwide, with six weeks of training and a shift pattern after training. CMS residency requirements apply for some divisions, and background checks will confirm US

Formación

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service abilities and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under stress and handle multiple systems.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to inquiries by phone, email, web or walk-in and document accurately.
• Research and resolve issues, coordinating with other departments as needed.
• Provide feedback and follow through on complaints until resolved.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and contribute to process improvements.
• Identify fraudulent activities and report system errors promptly.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Computer systems

Stress management

Organizational skills

Judgment

Educación

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Herramientas

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Descripción del empleo

Summary

Provides prompt, accurate, thorough and courteous responses to all customer inquiries. Performs research as needed to resolve inquiries.

Description

Logistics: CGS - One of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.

Location: This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday. This position is remote anywhere in the USA. The initial training period will last six weeks, with training hours scheduled from 7:30pm to 4:00pm CT. Please note that time off will not be permitted during the first six weeks of employment. Following the training period, the regular work schedule will be 8:30am to 5:00pm CT.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Requirements: Certain divisions within BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina require CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) residency that requires employees to have lived in the US for at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years. This is a business requirement - government contracts, not an HR requirement. In the spirit of transparency, if we extend an offer and discover during the background check process that you have not been in the US for at least three (3) years, you will fail background, and the offer will be rescinded.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely and courteously to telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries. Accurately documents inquiries.
• Initiate or processes adjustments or perform other research as needed to resolve inquiries. Coordinates with other departments to resolve problems. Responds to, research and/or assists with priority inquiries and special projects as required by management.
• Provide 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Identify and promptly report and/or refer 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 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.
• Required Software and Other Tools: Basic computer operating skills. Standard office equipment.

We Prefer You Have:

• Preferred Education: Associate 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 employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Pay Range Information:

$17.75 - $20.87 Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and other positions that fall into this pay grade. Compensation decision within the range will be dependent up a variety of factors, including experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the compan