Blue Shield Of California
(Medicare/MedSupp) Correspondence Phone Support, Intermediate
Blue Shield Of California, Lodi, California, United States, 95240
Job Description
Your Role
Our Senior Markets Customer Experience Teams receive incoming telephone calls from both our 65+, Medicare and Medicare Supplement Senior members. The Senior Markets Call Center is open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., including holidays. If hired, you will be required to attend and complete paid, mandatory training remotely. You must attend each day for 8 hours, totaling 40 hours per week for the required training period. Training hours are 8:00 a.m-4:30.p.m Mon-Fri. After completion of successful training the agent may continue to work remotely in accordance with our work from home policy and will be assigned a 40-hour shift/schedule between the hours of 8am to 8pm 7 days a week.
The following job summary will help you understand the candidates/people well suited to our Senior Markets Call Center Team.
Job Summary:
Projected Start date: October 2025
Mandatory Training: Remote
As a Senior Markets Customer Service Representative (CSR), you are in charge of upholding our mission of providing a service worthy of our family and friends. Our members look to you to help them navigate healthcare, providing empathy and advocacy. You are empowered to provide members with peace of mind that their current issue is resolved and that none are on the horizon. Medicare provides health coverage to individuals 65 and older or those with a severe disability regardless of age.
Successful CSRs deliver an effortless customer experience by: Taking the lead - our CSRs take ownership of members' issues, relieving members' stress while guiding them to a quick and easy resolution. Identifying future problems - not only do our CSRs solve the current member concern but they actively identify and solve any lurking complications the member may encounter after their first interaction. Sharing insights with peers and management - our positive team culture relies on open communication to continuously improve how our work gets done. Having fun! - our work is important, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We love helping others and have a fun community dedicated to doing so! You must also be:
Available to work a scheduled 8-hour shift, which includes 2 scheduled breaks and a lunch period, also available to work Saturday and or Sunday and occasional holidays as part of your regularly scheduled shift Patient with members who call into our Centers with a question or a problem A good listener and not only answer the questions they ask you, but identify and answer questions the member may not be aware they needed Comfortable using a computer with 2 display monitors to allow you to navigate to multiple screens for information Comfortable using Excel spreadsheets to calculate member premiums for health insurance To multi-task using a computer; talking to the member, and entering member information into their online record Qualifications
Your Knowledge and Experience
Must reside in the state of CA preferably within a 50-mile radius from one of our office locations - Lodi, Rancho Cordova, Redding, Woodland Hills, Long Beach, El Dorado Hills etc. Requires a High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent Typically, requires a minimum of 3 years experience Flexibility in availability is required including weekends and holidays, shifts are not guaranteed Requires attending and completing training facilitated remotely Requires basic job knowledge of Microsoft Suite systems and the ability to use applications on a computer proficiently Requires internet connection of 5Mbps (recommended 15Mbps) is required to maintain a stable connection to our Blue Shield of California network and systems. Requires private work location at their residence free from distractions and within 15 feet of their Wi-Fi modem Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual - Spanish, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Tagalong, Vietnamese language proficiency as demonstrated by successful completion of an oral language proficiency test About the Team
About Blue Shield of California
As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.
At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.
To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities - join us!
Our Values:
Honest.
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short. Human.
We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives. Courageous.
We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. Our Workplace Model:
At Blue Shield of California and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose - whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach - by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce.
Two Ways of Working:
Hybrid (Default):
Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above).Exceptions: o Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.
o Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.
o For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.
On-Site:
Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.
Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.
Please click here for further physical requirement detail.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.
Your Role
Our Senior Markets Customer Experience Teams receive incoming telephone calls from both our 65+, Medicare and Medicare Supplement Senior members. The Senior Markets Call Center is open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., including holidays. If hired, you will be required to attend and complete paid, mandatory training remotely. You must attend each day for 8 hours, totaling 40 hours per week for the required training period. Training hours are 8:00 a.m-4:30.p.m Mon-Fri. After completion of successful training the agent may continue to work remotely in accordance with our work from home policy and will be assigned a 40-hour shift/schedule between the hours of 8am to 8pm 7 days a week.
The following job summary will help you understand the candidates/people well suited to our Senior Markets Call Center Team.
Job Summary:
Projected Start date: October 2025
Mandatory Training: Remote
As a Senior Markets Customer Service Representative (CSR), you are in charge of upholding our mission of providing a service worthy of our family and friends. Our members look to you to help them navigate healthcare, providing empathy and advocacy. You are empowered to provide members with peace of mind that their current issue is resolved and that none are on the horizon. Medicare provides health coverage to individuals 65 and older or those with a severe disability regardless of age.
Successful CSRs deliver an effortless customer experience by: Taking the lead - our CSRs take ownership of members' issues, relieving members' stress while guiding them to a quick and easy resolution. Identifying future problems - not only do our CSRs solve the current member concern but they actively identify and solve any lurking complications the member may encounter after their first interaction. Sharing insights with peers and management - our positive team culture relies on open communication to continuously improve how our work gets done. Having fun! - our work is important, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We love helping others and have a fun community dedicated to doing so! You must also be:
Available to work a scheduled 8-hour shift, which includes 2 scheduled breaks and a lunch period, also available to work Saturday and or Sunday and occasional holidays as part of your regularly scheduled shift Patient with members who call into our Centers with a question or a problem A good listener and not only answer the questions they ask you, but identify and answer questions the member may not be aware they needed Comfortable using a computer with 2 display monitors to allow you to navigate to multiple screens for information Comfortable using Excel spreadsheets to calculate member premiums for health insurance To multi-task using a computer; talking to the member, and entering member information into their online record Qualifications
Your Knowledge and Experience
Must reside in the state of CA preferably within a 50-mile radius from one of our office locations - Lodi, Rancho Cordova, Redding, Woodland Hills, Long Beach, El Dorado Hills etc. Requires a High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent Typically, requires a minimum of 3 years experience Flexibility in availability is required including weekends and holidays, shifts are not guaranteed Requires attending and completing training facilitated remotely Requires basic job knowledge of Microsoft Suite systems and the ability to use applications on a computer proficiently Requires internet connection of 5Mbps (recommended 15Mbps) is required to maintain a stable connection to our Blue Shield of California network and systems. Requires private work location at their residence free from distractions and within 15 feet of their Wi-Fi modem Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual - Spanish, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Tagalong, Vietnamese language proficiency as demonstrated by successful completion of an oral language proficiency test About the Team
About Blue Shield of California
As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.
At Blue Shield of California, our mission is to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.
To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
Blue Shield is a U.S. News Best Company to work for, a Deloitte U.S. Best Managed Company and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We were recognized by Fair360 as a Top Regional Company, and one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points of Light. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities - join us!
Our Values:
Honest.
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short. Human.
We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives. Courageous.
We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. Our Workplace Model:
At Blue Shield of California and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose - whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach - by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce.
Two Ways of Working:
Hybrid (Default):
Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above).Exceptions: o Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.
o Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.
o For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.
On-Site:
Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.
Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.
Please click here for further physical requirement detail.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.