Lead Customer Service Representative - Highmark Health
Albany, NY
About the Job
Company :
Highmark Inc.
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
This job handles customer inquiries by telephone and/or email and/or in person from individual members, groups, providers and brokers in a customer service center. Troubleshoots and resolves customer complaints. Ensures that responses to inquiries are completed timely and according to established service and quality standards. Typically acts as a lead (e.g. provides subject-matter direction to and assists in orienting and training other representatives).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Resolve customer inquiries and complaints via written, telephonic and face-to-face communication in a timely and accurate manner.
+ Prepare adjustments for services not properly processed, either systematically, or by forwarding to the appropriate area for follow up and resolution.
+ Meet all production, quality, and adherence standards. Attend all required training classes.
+ Elevate issues to next level of supervision, as appropriate.
+ Maintain accurate records, including timekeeping records.
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
+ High School Diploma/GED
Substitutions
+ None
EXPERIENCE
Required
+ 5 years of related, progressive experience
Preferred
+ None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
+ None
Preferred
+ None
SKILLS
+ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including customer needs assessment and meeting standards
+ Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously and respond to customers and their issues promptly and professionally
+ Ability to take direction and to navigate through multiple systems simultaneously
+ Ability to maintain composure under stressful and fast-paced conditions
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Ability to communicate complex information in a simple, customer facing way
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (Other than English)
None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Rarely
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
_Disclaimer:_ _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
_Compliance Requirement_ _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
Pay Range Minimum:
$17.93
Pay Range Maximum:
$32.26
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
EEO is The Law
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ( _https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf_ )
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J242200
Highmark Inc.
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
This job handles customer inquiries by telephone and/or email and/or in person from individual members, groups, providers and brokers in a customer service center. Troubleshoots and resolves customer complaints. Ensures that responses to inquiries are completed timely and according to established service and quality standards. Typically acts as a lead (e.g. provides subject-matter direction to and assists in orienting and training other representatives).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Resolve customer inquiries and complaints via written, telephonic and face-to-face communication in a timely and accurate manner.
+ Prepare adjustments for services not properly processed, either systematically, or by forwarding to the appropriate area for follow up and resolution.
+ Meet all production, quality, and adherence standards. Attend all required training classes.
+ Elevate issues to next level of supervision, as appropriate.
+ Maintain accurate records, including timekeeping records.
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
+ High School Diploma/GED
Substitutions
+ None
EXPERIENCE
Required
+ 5 years of related, progressive experience
Preferred
+ None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
+ None
Preferred
+ None
SKILLS
+ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including customer needs assessment and meeting standards
+ Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously and respond to customers and their issues promptly and professionally
+ Ability to take direction and to navigate through multiple systems simultaneously
+ Ability to maintain composure under stressful and fast-paced conditions
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Ability to communicate complex information in a simple, customer facing way
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (Other than English)
None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Rarely
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
_Disclaimer:_ _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
_Compliance Requirement_ _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
Pay Range Minimum:
$17.93
Pay Range Maximum:
$32.26
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
EEO is The Law
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ( _https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf_ )
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J242200
Source : Highmark Health