Summary
 

In the role as the Bilingual Customer Service Phone Advocate you will be responsible for providing prompt, accurate, thorough and courteous responses to all telephone inquiries. Performs research as needed to resolve inquiries.

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve 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 dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Description
 

Logistics:

This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. This role is onsite at 200 North Dozier Boulevard Florence, SC 29501.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensures effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely and courteously to telephone inquiries.

• Accurately documents inquiries.

• 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.

• 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.

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 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.

• Basic computer operating skills.

• Standard office equipment.

What We can Do for You:

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

• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount

• Tuition assistance

• Service recognition

• Employee Assistance

• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications.  This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications require proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.

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

 

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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 [email protected] 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.