Customer Service Representative

Company :Highmark Inc.Job Description :JOB SUMMARYThis job resolves standard and occasional non-standard customer inquiries, comments, and concerns by applying a seamless and positive customer experience gained through many recurring cycles of on the job work engagement.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESEngages with customers in a confident and compelling manner, performing the full range of customer service duties and responsibilities, as assigned.Strives to resolve customer concerns in a single interaction via telephone, written, or face to face communication.Responds to a diverse set of customers with an equal level of confidence regardless of the issue at hand.Works independently of support from a senior customer service representative, frequently utilizing the knowledge center, answering customer inquiries.Routinely responds to customers with an in-depth product knowledge achieved through a continuously improving set of listening, analysis, quality focus, problem solving, and documentation skills.Consistently exceeds results for internal adherence, efficiency, and inquiry timeliness.Resolves standard and frequently non-routine, limited impact, customer inquiries, comments, and concerns with the most limited escalation consistent with company policies and processes.Other duties as assigned or requested.EDUCATIONRequiredHigh School Diploma/GEDSubstitutionsNonePreferred NoneEXPERIENCERequired1-3 years experience in customer service or call center environmentPreferredNoneLICENSES or CERTIFICATIONSRequiredNonePreferredNoneSKILLSApplies in-depth product knowledge obtained through ongoing cycles of working with routine and non-routine subject matterRegardless of recurring and routine customer inquiries, comments, and concerns, approaches each and every interaction with superior listening skillsMulti-tasks with a high level of efficiency yet treats every customer as the most important during the interaction so as not to leave the customer with a hurried impressionAbility to ask effective probing and/or open and closed ended questions that will help in issue resolution in a conversational manner with customers, using verbal clues and system tools to develop tailored recommendations for the customerAbility to master initial training competencies while demonstrating the ability to learn additional competencies through additional trainingAbility to de-escalate challenging customer inquiries, comments, and concerns while delivering necessary information consistent with Company policies and processesLANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (Other than English)? NoneTravel Requirement0% - 25% PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSPosition TypeOffice-basedTeaches/Trains others regularlyRarelyTravels regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-siteDoes Not ApplyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (Sales employees)Does Not ApplyPhysical Work Site Required No Lifting up to 10 pounds RarelyLifting 10 to 25 poundRarelyLifting 25 to 50 pounds RarelyDisclaimer: 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 pliance 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. 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Created: 2024-10-19