Team Leader I

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all administrative, operative and employee functions within assigned area(s) to ensure an efficient and cost effective area in accordance with departmental and corporate standards and objectives. Supervise, coordinate, direct and monitor staff activities to ensure prompt, courteous and accurate response to customers; ensure an efficient and qualitative operation through effective planning, leading, controlling and organizing. Prioritize and assign work to employees and initiate corrective measures to resolve problems including scheduling or adjusting overtime requirements as necessary. Select, train, develop, appraise and counsel support staff personnel. I nterface with diverse levels of internal and external personnel to develop and maintain effective rapport and to resolve issues and inquiries. Monitor and analyze proficiency and quality efforts subordinate personnel. Administer and adhere to Corporate and Departmental policies, practices and procedures, including union contract administration. Recommend and implement new or improved systems which will enhance or expedite work. O ther duties may be assigned.

Requirements

A minimum of 60 college credits is required
Three (3) years customer service, or claims processing, or membership and billing experience required
Strong organizational, planning, analytical and communication skills
Must pass Team Leader selection system

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
Two (2) years experience in a leadership role preferred
Detailed knowledge of assigned BCBSM department(s)/area(s) including all applicable policies, procedures and processes as preferred
Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job

Responsibilities

planning
coordinating
supervising all administrative, operative and employee functions
Supervise, coordinate, direct and monitor staff activities
Prioritize and assign work to employees
Select, train, develop, appraise and counsel support staff personnel
Interface with diverse levels of internal and external personnel
Monitor and analyze proficiency and quality efforts subordinate personnel
Administer and adhere to Corporate and Departmental policies, practices and procedures
Recommend and implement new or improved systems