Customer Service Representative Advanced

American Fidelity•Flowood, MS

About The Position

Provide expert service and/or audits to internal and external Customers, which may include employer groups, Account Managers, Brokers, employee/participant Customers, and/or individual policyholders, utilizing expert verbal and written communication skills; handle the highest level tasks from start to finish with very little assistance from team leader and/or manager, ensures accurate and timely handling of assigned tasks with specific focus on high profile groups, and specialized service to internal and external Customers. Fully understands, and assist fellow Colleagues, in the application of insurance rules, regulations and IRS guidelines. Handle specialized tasks or serves specific groups which are not handled by other members of team / department such as high priority groups, specialized system and process training for Operational department teams, individual and team quality control reviews and metric reports; works with other Colleagues to determine which process or procedure applies in specialized / specific situations so that the service provided to the internal/external Customer exceeds expectations. Consistently demonstrates the ability to handle a wide variety of specialized tasks which advance the Customer's experience and furthers Customer satisfaction. This position may require the effective use of bilingual skills (verbal and/or written) at least 50 percent of the time. Initiate action to handle escalated Customer situations for team or departments issues to ensure the Customer is served in a manner which meets or exceeds their expectations and fellow Colleagues have the opportunity to further their knowledge. Demonstrates initiative to act as a lead within team or department, supports team lead, Manager and other Colleagues in a manner which promotes a positive team environment and focused Customer service. Serves as the subject matter expert for a variety of work processes and procedures developed through extensive job-related training and on-the-job experience. Anticipates patterns with regards to standard processes and procedures and initiates a resolution which is focused on a positive Customer experience. Demonstrates a pro-active, big picture view of how best to serve Customers and Colleagues to ensure positive outcomes with regards to service provided. Attends training, including leadership training, often serves as the go to Colleague for LEAN and special project teams; is the subject matter expert for advanced tasks which require a high degree to knowledge, skills and ability. #APL Corporate Careers | Sales Careers | Internships | APL American Fidelity is a certified Great Place to Work for All! No matter where you work in the organization, you have a chance to make a difference. Our culture focuses on helping Colleagues to be their best! We work hard to make a difference to our Customers and community, focus on teamwork and collaboration and always offer a different perspective - a different opinion. We want to meet you! Share your information directly with our American Fidelity recruiting team and join our talent pipeline! American Fidelity specializes in the education, public sector, automotive and healthcare industries with products like group and individual life, health and annuity services as well as other financial security products and services. We’re focused on offering a different opinion to our Customers – making things easier for them by providing benefits administration and education. For our policyholders, we help provide financial security through our benefit offerings, which provide coverage for some of life’s worst events – cancer, accidents, critical illnesses, death and more – and for some of life’s best – childbirth, retirement and more. Learn more about us!

Requirements

Bachelors degree preferred
LEAN certification, proven change management preferred
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Excellent math skills
Excellent analytical skills
3-5 years of specialized experience within assigned area of expertise
Easily adapts to new software technology applications
Outstanding and proven oral and written comunnication skills
Advanced knowledge of specific systems which relate to enrollment, group set-up, billing and claims management
Proficiency with web based and imaging software
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Proven ability to multi-task
Proven detail orientation
Proven ability to change and demonstrated openness to change
Exceptional professional attire and demeanor
Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of leadership