Customer Service Advocate -Part Time

Summary Provides prompt, accurate, thorough and courteous responses to all customer inquiries. Performs research as needed to resolve inquiries. Description 65% Ensures effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely and courteously to telephone, written, web, or walk‑in inquiries. Accurately documents inquiries. 15% Initiates 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:

Required

Skills and Abilities:

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.

Required Software and Other Tools:
Basic computer operating skills. Standard office equipment.

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.

Work Environment:
Typical office environment.

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 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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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