Customer Service Phone Advocate

Company: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Location: Florence
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Full-timeEstimated: $23,000 - $30,000 a year5 hours ago Qualifications Word processing Computer literacy Communication skills Organizational skills Computer skills Associate's degree High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Summary Provides prompt, accurate, thorough and courteous responses to all telephone inquiries. Performs research as needed to resolve inquiries. Description 65% Ensures effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely and courteously to telephone inquiries. Accurately documents inquiries. 15% Initiates minor /clerical adjustments based on provider request or processes adjustments or performs other research as needed to resolve inquiries. Coordinates with other departments to resolve problems. Responds to, researches and/or assists with priority inquiries and special projects as required by management. 10% Provides 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. 5% Maintains 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. 5% Identifies and promptly reports and/or refers suspected fraudulent activities and system errors to the appropriate departments..Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required Work Experience: DHEC Customer Service Phone experience. Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal 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. Preferred Education: Associate Degree. Preferred Work Experience: Two years-customer service or call center experience. Preferred Software and Other Tools: Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Work Environment: Typical Office Setting. We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 minorities, females, disabled individuals and 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 physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail or call 1-, ext. 43172 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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