Handled day-to-day customer contact via phones, faxes, and emails.
Resolved escalated customer service inquiries and complaints to maintain satisfaction.
Monitored customer service calls to verify representatives' adherence to service standards and best practices.
Supervised large teams with guidance, support and direction for high-quality customer care.
Built positive rapport and relationships for high levels of customer satisfaction.
Implemented company policies and procedures for professional, cohesive customer care.
Onboarded and trained customer representatives to meet performance and service goals.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
Work with Corporate store to address issues.
Assist the Office of the President for urgent issues with customers.
Troubleshoot website issues.
Benefits Coordinator
The Hartford
02.2017 - 01.2018
Respond to benefit questions (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, Supplemental Life products, Safe Haven) and billing/administrative questions adhering to established compliance and performance processes
Build rapport and maintain positive relationships with both potential and existing customers, both internal and external, understanding their individual needs, personalizing a solution of value, and creating a memorable customer experience
Multi-task workloads which can span inbound phone requests, outbound call tasks, mail/email requests, and occasional project assignments - while managing service level targets
Utilize active listening and critical thinking skills to quickly analyze and clearly understand a specific request or customer need, and then leverage knowledge and resources to provide the appropriate solutions
Primary liaison between customer, producer, underwriter, voluntary sales manager and internal business partners to ensure customer needs are addressed, bringing in the right resources at the right time
This includes keeping the Regional Account Executive informed, engaging them as needed
Maintains all appropriate case correspondence and relevant account management information, per the Document Management guidelines.
Customer Service Representative
CareMark, Lee's Summit
09.2015 - 01.2017
Handled all customer inquiries by offering information and recommendations to assist with making critical health decisions
Used working knowledge of benefit plans to provide solutions to customers
Ensured company and consumer compliance with DEA, Medicare and HIPPA regulations
Knowledgeable in pharmacy terminology, laws and regulations
Assisted over 100 customers a day by phone and received multiple 100% call awards for exemplary assistance
Operated People Safe to accurately input medication orders and obtain necessary patient and insurance information
Gained an in-depth understanding of insurance coverage and deductibles.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Updated account information to maintain customer records.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
Education
Longview Community College
Lees Summit, MO
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs South High School
Blue Springs, MO
05.2003
Skills
TECHNICAL PROFILE
Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, & 10, Oracle PeopleSoft
Programs/Applications: Citrix, MedHok, FileNet, People Safe