Customer Service Advocate I

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

Job Description

Location: This position is a full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. Training hours (first week) are from 8am-4:30pm, after week 1, the hours will be from 8:30am-5pm (up to 5:30 depending on class lunch schedule). Work schedule is 8M-5PM. This role is located on-site at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia SC. This role is HYBRID based upon performance review after 90 days and LOB needs.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely, and courteously to telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries. Handles situations which may require adaptation of response or extensive research. 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.
  
• Assist with the training of new employees and cross training of coworkers.
  

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. Proficient spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Strong human relations and organizational skills. Ability to handle high stress situations. Good judgment. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Ability to learn and operate multiple computer systems effectively and efficiently.
  
• Required Software and 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.

What To Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications.

This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

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 employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

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