[Remote] Customer Support 1

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VSP Vision is a company focused on providing vision care solutions, and they are seeking a Customer Support Representative to ensure accurate and timely customer support. The role involves responding to customer inquiries, resolving issues, and educating customers about the company's products and services.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries ranging from routine to complex from members, clients, providers, and internal/external business partners; inquiries may range from telephone, in person, or via the internet/e-email
• Research and resolve issues/complaints and determine appropriate resolution(s)
• Solve problems and assist with issues that may not fit the “cookie-cutter” solution
• Effectively educate and influence customers and prospective customers on the value and benefits that the company offers through its products, services, and solutions
• Identify customer trends and communicate to appropriate business partners, leaders, and divisions; suggest necessary corrections, changes, or solutions; appropriately elevate situations that could have organization-wide impacts
• Effectively maintain specific line of business Customer Service standards and support level standards
• Remain current on all changes to Customer Service policy, procedures, and product/services/solutions information to respond to customer inquiries accurately and consistently
• Contingent on the LOB, may require attendance at benefit fairs, open enrollment meetings, and client meetings to provide information to attendees; available for occasional overnight travel
• Contingent on the LOB, may support Sales Representatives for any inquiry related to their customer orders
• Contingent on the LOB, may be the first point of contact for Sales Representatives, not related to customer orders
• Contingent on the LOB, may process claims based on business needs and workflow fluctuations

Skills

• One to two years of customer service experience in handling moderate to complex customer inquiries in call center, insurance, manufacturing, software, telecommunications, retail, or eyewear industries
• Available to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, and/or overnight
• Demonstrated internet knowledge and understanding of basic internet browser settings
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple software programs, simultaneously
• Working knowledge of MS Office package
• Effective verbal communication skills to prioritize multiple tasks and to be available for incoming calls and inquiries
• Effective written communication skills to clearly document customer situations, as well as prepare letters to confirm agreements made
• Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills
• Ability to ask appropriate and relevant questions to identify customer needs
• Proven problem-solving, negotiations, and decision-making skills
• Ability to use appropriate discretion and judgment in applying customer/call handling guidelines
• Ability to listen, process transactions and interact with customers simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• If this position acts as a third-party administrator (TPA) for processing payments, then candidates will be subject to a credit check
• In order to perform the duties of a Customer Support Representative successfully and consistently on our systems and networks, the following internet and equipment are required: OS (Provided) Windows 10, CPU (Provided) Intel® Core™ i5-7500 (4 Cores/6MB/4T/3.6GHz), Memory (Provided) 16GB 2X8GB 2666MHz DDR4 Memory, Hard Drive (Provided) 256GB Solid State Hard Drive, Wired Headset (Provided) Yes, Wired Connection (to Router/Modem; Cable/wire provided) Router/Modem NOT provided Yes, Download Speed (per user on home network) 50 Mbps, Upload Speed (per user on home network) 10 Mbps, Loaded Latency < 150 ms
• Bilingual Spanish

Benefits

• Eligible bonuses and commissions

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