Customer Service Advocate III

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Customer Service Advocate III to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. You will be responsible for providing 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. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape for over seven decades, with roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. They are the largest insurance company in South Carolina and a leading administrator of government contracts, operating a sophisticated data processing center. They also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team at a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
2 Years customer service or claims processing experience OR Bachelor's Degree in lieu of work experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Strong organizational, analytical, and customer service skills.
Ability to handle high stress situations.
Basic business math proficiency.
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
Ability to learn and operate multiple computer systems effectively and efficiently.
Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree-Any Major
Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence.
Knowledge of database software.

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 inquiries 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.