VACCN Customer Service Advocate II

Summary Position Purpose We are hiring a Customer Service Advocate II! This role provides prompt, accurate, thorough, and courteous responses to all customer inquiries.
This job can be complex and may require research as well as the ability to answer member’s questions correctly.
The successful candidate for this position will be someone who pays strong attention to detail and is comfortable working in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
Description Logistics This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment.
Employees are required to have flexibility work any our 8-hour shift scheduled during hours of 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Training will be Monday – Friday 8:00 AM -4:30/5:00 PM for approximately 6-8 weeks.
This role is located on site at 200 North Dozier Boulevard, Florence, SC 29501.
What You’ll Do Ensure effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely, and courteously to telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries.
Handle situations which may require adaptation of response or extensive research.
Accurately documents inquiries.
Initiate or process adjustments or performs 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.
Maintains accurate records on complaints and/or other customer comments and makes recommendations for changes to management.
Follow 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.
Maintain 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 A High School Diploma or equivalent 1 year of claims processing or customer service experience OR Bachelor's Degree in lieu of work experience.
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.
Basic computer operating skills.
Standard office equipment.
We Prefer That You Have Associate Degree Three (3) years-of customer service or call center experience.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
What We Can Do For You You are not alone.
We are here to support you: Our comprehensive benefits package includes: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage Life insurance Paid annual leave – the longer you work here, the more you earn Nine paid holidays On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations Wellness programs and healthy lifestyle premium discount Tuition assistance Service recognition 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.
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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 mycareer.
help@bcbssc.
com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext.
47480 with the nature of your request.
We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.