Customer Service Advocate III

TEKsystems • Columbia, SC

6d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides prompt, accurate, thorough and courteous responses to all complex customer inquiries. Inquiries are typically non-routine and require deviation from standard screens, scripts, and procedures. Performs research as needed to resolve inquiries. •65% Responsible for accurate and timely response to complex telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries. Handles situations which may require adaptation of response or extensive research. Maintain all departmental productivity, quality and timeliness standards. •15% Initiate corrective actions, process adjustments, or perform other research to resolve inquiries. Evaluate inquiries to identify underlying causes and implement actions to prevent future issues. Coordinate with other departments to resolve problems. •10% Provide feedback to management regarding customer issues. Maintain accurate records concerning issues. Follow through on complaints until resolved or report to management as needed. •5% Maintain knowledge of procedures and policies. Assist with process improvements by recommending improvements in procedures and policies. •5% Assist with the training of new employees and cross training of coworkers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 Years Customer service or claims processing experience OR Bachelor's Degree in lieu of work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree-Any Major
• 3 Years-Customer service or claims processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely response to complex telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries.
• Handles situations which may require adaptation of response or extensive research.
• Maintain all departmental productivity, quality and timeliness standards.
• Initiate corrective actions, process adjustments, or perform other research to resolve inquiries.
• Evaluate inquiries to identify underlying causes and implement actions to prevent future issues.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve problems.
• Provide feedback to management regarding customer issues.
• Maintain accurate records concerning issues.
• Follow through on complaints until resolved or report to management as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of procedures and policies.
• Assist with process improvements by recommending improvements in procedures and policies.
• Assist with the training of new employees and cross training of coworkers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED