Sr. Call Center Service Assoc

Horizon Blue; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,787 - 70,172; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Generous PTO

Incentive plans

Wellness programs

Paid volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey in Hopewell, NJ is seeking a Sr. Call Center Service Associate for full-time, on-site work.

You will resolve complex customer inquiries, provide second-level support, and coach junior staff while upholding quality standards and service levels. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 18+ months of call center experience, health insurance industry experience, and knowledge of medical terminology and billing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 18+ months of call center/customer service experience required.
• Health insurance industry experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical billing coding required.
• Knowledge of multiple claims systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive escalated customer inquiries and provide second level resolution by initiating or continuing investigation process, documenting actions taken.
• Follow up on unresolved high priority/complex issues to bring them to a conclusion in a timely manner.
• Serve as a liaison for internal and external operational contacts to ensure optimal service.
• Assist in monitoring and managing team call volume and inventory, tracking key issues.
• Deliver excellent customer service while meeting quality and production standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Conflict management

Active listening

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Keyboarding

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Claims systems

Job description

## Sr. Call Center Service AssocApplylocations: Hopewell, NJ - Remotetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 2019-11214**Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey** empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over **90 years**, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the **3.5 million** people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.**About the Role**Resolve complex customer inquiries received by phone or though written correspondence. Provide excellent service to customers. Coach and mentor junior staff members.**What You'll Do****Responsibilities:*** Receive escalated customer inquiries and provide second level resolution by initiating or continuing investigation process, utilizing available resources and accurately documenting customer inquiry and actions taken in accordance with departmental quality guidelines.* Follow up on unresolved high priority/complex issues to ensure they are brought to conclusion in a timely manner.* Serve as a liaison for key internal and external operational contacts to ensure that an optimal level of service is provided to customers.* May assist in monitoring and managing team-s call volume and inventory including tracking and trending key customer service issues and reporting them to management.* Deliver an excellent customer service experience while meeting quality and production standards.* Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by management.**What You Bring****Education/Experience:*** High School Diploma/GED required* 18 months+ call center/customer service experience required* Health insurance industry experience required.**Knowledge:*** Medical terminology and medical billing coding required* Knowledge of multiple claims systems preferred**Skills and Abilities:*** Excellent Customer Service skills* Ability to work in a high pressure, fast pace environment* Keyboarding proficiency* PC proficiency* Strong verbal and written communication* Interpersonal skills (i.e. active listening)* Strong investigative and analytical skills* Ability to multitask* Ability to manage and diffuse irate calls* Time management skills* Flexibility and adaptability\*The employer may require an employee to pass a test(s) as part of determining whether the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the job.**Why Horizon?**At Horizon, you’ll do meaningful work that directly improves lives—while being supported by a mission‐driven organization that values expertise, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our people thrive, our communities do too. If you are passionate about making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!**Salary Range:**$52,787 - $70,172This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:* Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)* Retirement Plans* Generous PTO* Incentive Plans* Wellness Programs* Paid Volunteer Time Off* Tuition Reimbursement**Disclaimer:**Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.