Part-Time Customer Service Advocate I

BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings plan with 401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers

Education Assistance

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking a customer service specialist for an on-site, part-time role in Augusta, GA. You will respond to inquiries across phone, email, web, and walk-ins, document interactions, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues.

Training requires 40 hours per week for three months, with initial hours 8:00–4:30 and later 8:30–5:00, potentially extending. After training, shifts run 8:30–7:15 with an 8-hour daily schedule.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Respond to telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries accurately, timely and courteously.
• Document inquiries and coordinate with other departments to resolve problems.
• Provide feedback to management and maintain records on complaints and customer comments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Stress management

Multitasking

IT literacy

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Summary

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Description

Logistics:

This is a part-time position; however, you must be available to work 40/hrs per week during the first three months of training. Please note that time off will not be permitted during the training period. This role is fully on-site at 2743 Perimeter Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909. During the first week of training, hours will be 8:00am to 4:30pm. After the first week, training hours will be 8:30am to 5:00pm, with the possibility of extending to 5:30, depending on the class lunch schedule. Following training, employees will be scheduled to work an 8-hour shift within the operating hours of 8:30am to 7:15pm.

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 reports and/or refers suspected fraudulent activities and system errors to the appropriate departments.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Work Experience:
• 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 That You Have The Following:

• 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 our benefits program 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 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.

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 company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the em