Customer Service Advocate

2 months ago

Columbia, South Carolina, United States PGBA, LLC Full time



Summary


We have a job opening for the position of Customer Service Advocate I at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. In this role, your responsibility will be to provide prompt, accurate, thorough, and courteous responses to all customer inquiries and perform research as needed to resolve inquiries.

Why should you join the Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we have been part of the national landscape, 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 that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are committed to the same philosophy, consider joining our team

Here is your opportunity to join a
dynamic
team at a
diverse
company with secure, community roots and an
innovative
future..


Description


Logistics:

This is a typical office environment, full time (40 hours/week) 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday.

What You Will Do:
  • Ensure effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely and courteously to telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries.
  • Accurately document inquiries.
  • Initiate or process adjustments or perform other research as needed to resolve inquiries.
  • Coordinate with other departments to resolve problems.
  • Respond to, research and/or assist with priority inquiries and special projects as required by management.
  • Provide feedback to management regarding customer problems, questions and needs.
  • Maintain accurate records on complaints and/or other customer comments and make recommendations for changes to management.
  • Follow through on complaints until resolved or report to management as needed.
  • Maintain basic knowledge of quality work instructions and company policies.
  • Assist with process improvements through the recommendation of changes in procedures and techniques discovered during daily operations.
  • Maintain all departmental productivity, quality, and timeliness standards.
  • Identify and promptly report and/or refer suspected fraudulent activities and system errors to the appropriate departments.
To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need:
  • High School Diploma OR equivalent
  • 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.
  • Basic computer operating skills.
  • Standard office equipment.
What We Prefer:
  • Associate degree
  • 2 years-of customer service OR call center experience.
  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
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 a recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer
.

Some states have required notifications. Here's more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 ext 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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