Associate Customer Service Representative (Remote-September)
Associate Customer Service Representative (Remote-September)
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Job Description
All about us
You likely know us as an insurance company but thats just a portion of what we do! Hundreds of thousands of North Dakotans trust us to provide them with personalized service and unmatched access to care. Its a mission we take seriously.
We also work with entities throughout the state to challenge the cost and complexity of health care in North Dakota. This uncompromising goal requires caring innovative people who are ready and willing to help create a new level of health and well-being in North Dakota and beyond!
Work environment
This opportunity is eligible for fully remote work in qualifying states excluding Alabama Alaska California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) Hawaii Illinois Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Wyoming.
We empower our employees to find a work style that is best for them. Learn more at Life at Blue BCBSND.
The start date for this position is September 15 2025 and will be working Monday - Friday from 9:00 - 5:30 pm Central Time Zone. Training will take place Monday Friday from 8:00 am 4:30 pm Central Time Zone for approximately the first 10-12 weeks.
Pay information
- The estimated starting pay range for this role is $16.00 - $19.00/hour. Offers to top candidates are based on various factors such as previous experience qualifications and internal equity.
- Opportunities for continued salary growth through performance-based incentive programs.
- Pay Level: 014
- FLSA Category: Nonexempt- Hourly
- BCBSND also offers a competitive benefits package to their employees and this role is eligible for benefits beginning October 1 2025.
A day in the life
The Associate Customer Advocate is responsible for assisting and educating members providers or customers on products and plans. This position researches analyzes and resolves all inquiries promoting a favorable image of the Company by demonstrating shared business values to all who addition this position will foster and preserve reputable relationships with all members providers or customers by providing accurate and timely information in response to all inquiries.
Associate Customer Advocates work in a structured fast-paced call center environment. They have a supportive team of trainers and leaders to guide them through a phased training and ensure they develop the skills to succeed in the health insurance industry.
- Provides assistance service and education to members providers or customers through various channels including telephone internet and written inquiries.
- Ensures accuracy and timeliness in responding to inquiries.
- Processes and resolves customer issues with varying complexities.
- Documents interactions and correspondence with members or providers in a clear and concise manner and ensures they are tracked appropriately so they are easily accessible.
- Applies intermediate computer-based skills to navigate multiple systems and internal resources to address inquiries and gather plan details for members or providers while maintaining timeliness standards and inventory levels.
- Maintains base knowledge of insurance terms and practices along with various company offered products.
- Address and resolve a range of issues from routine to moderately complex using established procedures and sound judgment.
- Demonstrate the ability to independently manage common problems while recognizing when to seek guidance more complex or unfamiliar situations.
- Maintain awareness of available resources and support channels to ensure timely and effective issue resolution.
What you need to succeed
- A High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of experience in customer service or related experience is in hospitality healthcare or an office-based setting is highly preferred.
- A private work-space and fast-paced internet with a hard-wired internet connection.
- Strong communication skills both verbally and written.
- Technology savvy with the ability to navigate multiple computer programs and application systems.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
Equivalent combination of education experience or training determined to be acceptable by Human Resources may be substituted unless regulated by contract or program standards
Benefits
- Affordable medical dental and vision coverage accepted throughout the United States
- Employer funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Arrangements
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
- Paid holidays paid time off (PTO) PTO donation program and paid parental leave
- Voluntary benefits including Accident Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Term/Whole Life Cancer Care Insurance and more.
Additional company perks
- Robust mental health offerings including an Employee Assistance Program Learn to Live meQ.
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities and an Educational Assistance Program.
- 16 hours of paid volunteer time with a $200 donation to a charity of your choice upon completion of all volunteer hours.
- Employee recognition community initiative events and yearly company outings.
- Workplace flexibility offering different options for working arrangements and the freedom to make time for important commitments.
- Opportunities to connect through employee committees.
Equal opportunity employment
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities Females Protected Veterans and Individual with Disabilities as well as Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity.
For questions please email .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
