Customer Service Advocate

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

Location:

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday in a typical office environment. Employees are required to work a training schedule of 8:00am to 4:30pm for 8 weeks. After training you will need to be available to work a full-time schedule between the hours on 8:00am to 6:00pm. Schedules will be provided after training. This role is located at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203.

Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

• Ensures effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely and courteously to telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries.
• Accurately documents inquiries.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Typical office environment.

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

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.

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…