Contact Center Agent I

Job Description

Ready to Make a Difference from the First Call?

Be the Friendly Voice Customers Can Count On!


Join Us as Contact Center Agent I - Remote Role | US

What's in it for you?

Stay Connected: Answer incoming calls and assist customers with claim-related inquiries.

Own the Details: Accurately document information and maintain records across multiple systems.

Be Essential: Deliver exceptional customer service that helps keep the claims process moving smoothly.


At Crawford, every claim represents a person and a community we help rebuild. As a Contact Center Agent I, your communication skills, customer-focused mindset, and computer proficiency will help create a positive experience for every caller. No experience? No problem-entry-level candidates are welcome!


This is your chance to be part of the One Crawford family -where your work makes a real impact.



Ready to launch your customer service career? Apply today and help us restore lives!

Responsibilities

• Receives and enters initial Notice of Loss information. Analyzes information and proofreads system entry for accuracy.
• Creates claim files by entering initial loss report information into claim intake application.
• Consistently maintains a high level of customer satisfaction by demonstrating a helpful, considerate attitude, and a pro-active customer service approach.
• Responds to routine inquiries and directs other inquiries to appropriate resources.
• Educates claimants/callers on client requirements and benefit plans documenting all required details of the call in a concise professional manner.
• Acts as primary liaison with callers; follows client specifications in assisting with questions and solving problems related to the claims application.
• Educates and informs the customer across multiple communication channels about documentation required to process a claim, required time frames, payment information, and claim status.
• Educates claimants/callers on client requirements and benefit plans documenting all required details of the call in a concise professional manner.
• Recommends new and/or improved procedures to enhance the customer experiences.
• Maintains a favorable and positive working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Directs customer calls to the appropriate contact at multiple locations or escalates to specialist as needed.
• Attains 90% rating or higher for Report Quality and Customer Service.
• Actively takes inbound calls for one or two lines of business.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school and supplemental experience with the MS Office Suite including Excel & Word.
• Customer service experience or equivalent combination of education & experience including inbound call center experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently.
• Ability to support multiple clients across various channels and utilizing multiple systems simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Must be a competent typist.
• Strong customer service skills.

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About Us

Why Crawford?

Because a claim is more than a number - it's a person, a child, a friend. It's anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community - one claim at a time.

At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. We're looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.

We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at

When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family. And as part of the One Crawford family, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our employees to assist with their financial, health/wellness, continuing education/training and other needs:

• Competitive base pay

- The Pay Range/Salary represents the anticipated low and high pay that may be offered for this position. To determine the actual offer, Crawford considers a wide range of factors including the candidate's previous experience and education, market rates, minimum pay requirements for the applicable jurisdiction, business segment, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.

• Bonus/Incentive Pay and other Performance-Based Rewards, if applicable.
• We offer a well-rounded benefits package that encourages wellness and helps our employees to be an educated healthcare consumer. The core benefits* offered include :

- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Prescription Drugs
- HSA, HRA, and FSA Accounts
- Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Supplemental Health Benefits


Other Benefits currently available at no cost include: - Enhanced Mental Health Support
- Virtual Physical Therapy
- Caregiving Services
- Life Assistance Program
*The above information highlights some of the benefits currently available to eligible full-time employees.

• Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance.
• Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work.
• A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion.

Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.