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Sarah Ross

Clarks Summit,PA

Summary

Dynamic Member Service Representative with proven expertise at CVS/caremark in enhancing customer satisfaction through effective issue resolution and relationship building. Skilled in call center operations and complaint handling, I consistently exceeded performance metrics while fostering a collaborative team environment. Committed to delivering exceptional service and optimizing workflow efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Member Service Representative

CVS/caremark
12.2012 - 01.2016
  • Assisted members in navigating pharmacy benefits and resolving inquiries efficiently.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal service delivery for members.
  • Reviewing order statuses and resolving any issues within capabilities to do so, and expediting any orders with additional issues to be resolved in a timely manner.
  • Verifying validity of controlled prescriptions, prescribers' DEA numbers, address verification of patients with controlled prescriptions
  • Verified customer identification and documentation for compliant transactions.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication between colleagues and supervisors.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics through proactive management of workload and effective prioritization.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries and concerns.
  • Maintained high-quality service by adhering to company policies such as HIPAA and PHI standards in all member interactions.
  • Retrieving and sorting mail for various departments within the mail order pharmacy.
  • Reading and responding to interdepartmental emails and inquires about order statuses and assisting with resolving any issues adressed in the emails.
  • Tracking orders in transit to customer homes, helping with locating orders that were potentially lost in transit.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service best practices.
  • Served as a mentor for new hires
  • Provided exceptional service through active listening, understanding member needs, and offering appropriate solutions.

Assistant Manager

Leslie's Pool Supplies
04.2010 - 12.2012
  • Led team to ensure adherence to operational standards and improve service quality.
  • Equipment, Pool, and Spa sales
  • Water testing / problem solving
  • Helped with scheduling and resource allocation to optimize workflow and productivity.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to implement process improvements, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment and reducing stock discrepancies.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.

Team Member

Dunkin Donuts
01.2006 - 12.2012
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume environment, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Opened and closed the store on a regular basis, and performed all related duties in a timely manner.
  • Operated coffee brewing equipment efficiently, maintaining quality standards and consistency in beverages served.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline order processing, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
  • Trained new employees on operational procedures and best practices to ensure effective onboarding.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased speed of service during peak hours while maintaining quality.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Maintained clean and orderly store environment, ensuring pleasant shopping experience for customers.


Education

North Pocono High School
Moscow, PA
06-2007

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Financial transactions
  • Customer support
  • Call center experience
  • Dispute resolution
  • Issue resolution
  • Escalation handling
  • Product recommendations
  • Complaint handling
  • Client education
  • Sales strategy
  • Database management
  • Product sales
  • Workflow optimization
  • Healthcare
  • Member correspondence
  • Multichannel communication
  • Point-of-sale system
  • Tracking complaints
  • Member account management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Calm and professional under pressure
  • Problem resolution
  • Computer skills
  • Microsoft office
  • Proficient at typing
  • Understanding customer needs
  • Product knowledge
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Administrative and office support
  • Inbound call management
  • Account updating
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Following scripts
  • Employee coaching
  • Staff education and training
  • Document and records management
  • Policies and procedures adherence
  • Store maintenance
  • Complaint investigation
  • Data management
  • Customer retention strategies
  • Call documentation
  • Report creation
  • Order and refund processing
  • Multi-line phone talent
  • Order processing
  • Retail store support

Timeline

Member Service Representative

CVS/caremark
12.2012 - 01.2016

Assistant Manager

Leslie's Pool Supplies
04.2010 - 12.2012

Team Member

Dunkin Donuts
01.2006 - 12.2012

North Pocono High School