Customer Service Advocate I

Posted:
12/17/2024, 5:23:07 AM

Location(s):
Georgia, United States ⋅ Augusta, Georgia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
On-site


Summary
 

This role provides prompt, accurate, thorough and courteous responses to all customer inquiries. Performs research as needed to resolve inquiries.


Description
 

Logistics:

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday through Friday in a typical office environment. This role is located on-site at 2743 Perimeter Parkway, Augusta 30909.

What You'll Do:

  • 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.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

  • Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 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.


We Prefer That You Have the Following:

  • 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.
     

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

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.

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Nine paid holidays
  • On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in significant locations
  • Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
  • Tuition assistance
  • Service Recognition

What We Can Do for You:

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.

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 our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Management will conduct 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 [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.