Customer Support Specialist, Trainee

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier compensation

Great health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Supportive work-life balance

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking a Customer Support Specialist to greet callers and guide them to solutions. You will answer inbound calls, listen with empathy, and document follow-ups in our system.

The role emphasizes clear communication, problem solving, and a strong customer-centric mindset, supporting our community’s health needs and maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong communication skills and active listening are essential.
• Ability to handle multiple screens/applications while talking with customers.
• Good time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound phone calls with a professional, warm, and friendly tone.
• Listen carefully to caller needs and ask helpful questions.
• Guide callers through solutions, troubleshooting, or resource options.
• Record accurate notes in our system to ensure proper follow-up.
• Provide calm, expert guidance to callers.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Excellent communication

Active listening

Multitask across screens

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

None

Job description

Healthy Careers Start Here

Your career begins here!

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we care deeply about the health of our community. We’re not just about providing health insurance, we are creating a strong, supportive community which encourages every Mississippian to live their healthiest life. Our Customer Support team believes in kindness, patience, and active listening.

You will be the welcoming voice of our company. You will answer inbound phone calls, listen to people with empathy, and guide them to the right solutions. You do not just answer questions; you make people feel heard and supported every single day.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi welcomes you to a Customer Support Specialist role. Enjoy top-tier compensation, great health benefits, a 401(k), and generous paid time off in a role that respects your work-life balance. Bring your professional background to a team where you will truly advocate for others.

In This Role, You Will

• Answer incoming phone calls with a professional, warm and friendly tone.


• Listen carefully to caller needs and ask helpful questions.


• Guide callers through solutions, troubleshooting, or resource options.


• Record accurate notes in our system to ensure callers get the proper follow-up.


• Support callers with calm, expert guidance.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.


• Computer proficiency with the ability to utilize multiple screens/applications while maintaining focus on a conversation.


• Exceptional communication skills both active listening and a clear spoken communication style.


• A natural focus on discovering functional answers to resolve issues.


• Strong organizational skills and time management.

Life In This Role

Every day you will come to a structured work setting that demands you bring your best. The supportive team environment and culture of learning provide the ability to build true connections that empower you to grow and succeed.

With a focus on your health, the work environment allows you to thrive. The walking track, onsite gym and café are just a few of the highlights of the campus. Monthly Team Blue events allow you to meet new people and quickly become a member of the family.

Bring your experience, expertise and dedication to working for our customers.

It’s good to be Blue!

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.