BCBST is looking for a dedicated Customer Service Representative to join our BlueCare Plus and BlueCare Customer Service departments. In this role, you will provide vital support to Medicare and Medicaid eligible members by assisting them with finding providers, resolving billing issues, obtaining prescriptions, and more. This position demands strong multitasking abilities, as you will need to @type and talk simultaneously to document important information.

Our ideal candidate brings at least one year experience in customer service, particularly within a medical office setting or working with the senior population. You will excel in this role if you can work independently, demonstrate patience, and possess strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

A few details about the class :

The start date for this class is August 4, 2025.

The training will last approximately 12 weeks.

The working hours for the training period are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST.

After training concludes, work hours are in a weekly rotating shift where you could be scheduled to work as early as 8:00 AM EST or as late as 9:00 PM EST with the possibility of weekends / holidays on a volunteer bases, unless we do not have enough volunteers and then the manager will assign shifts.

Preference for candidates local to the area.

Job Responsibilities

Receiving, investigating and resolving all customer inquiries timely and accurately.

Handling customer service inquiries and problems via the telephone.

Ensuring all customer communication is clearly documented.

Interact through various channels such as Chat, Phone, E-mail and TEAMS.

Educating caller to ensure resolution is achieved on first contact.

Must be able to pass required testing

Participation and attendance are mandatory.

This position requires flexibility due to rotations in schedules and requires adherence to assigned schedules

Work overtime as required

Job Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

1 year - Experience in a customer service support role is required

Skills\Certifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

Proficient oral and written communication skills

Proficient interpersonal and organizational skills

Exceptional time management skills

Ability to work independently under general supervision and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast paced environment

Independent, Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills

If current employee with the company, must meet minimum performance expectations

Ability to talk and @type simultaneously in a clear and concise manner while interacting with customers

Number of Openings Available:

Worker Type:

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BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices (https://www.bcbst.com/docs/equal-employment-opportunity.pdf)

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About Us

As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends - fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.

BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based.

BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense. If the applicant moves to Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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