Customer Service Phone Advocate I

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Key Responsibilities

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

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We are currently hiring for a Customer Service Phone Advocate I to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. 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!

Here is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future.

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. Employees are required to work a shift from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Training will be from 8:00am to 5:00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. This position is located onsite at 200 North Dozier Boulevard, Florence, SC 29501.

Responsibilities

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Ensures effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely and courteously to telephone inquiries. Accurately documents inquiries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Identifies and promptly reports and/or refers suspected fraudulent activities and system errors to the appropriate departments.

Nice to Have

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What We Offer

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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. '

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.

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 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.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 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.

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