Customer Advocate at Delta Dental - Los Angeles, California Customer Advocate - Delta Dental

Customer Advocate

Delta Dental

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

Category: Customer Service

Salary: 35,360 - 66,500 USD / yearly

Full-time


Job Description

The Customer Advocate is a key role in Delta Dental's Contact Center, acting as a primary point of contact for telephone, written or electronic inquiries from customers. Responsibilities include researching and responding to customer inquiries with information regarding eligibility, benefits, and claims status while maintaining a consultative approach to learn about the customers' needs and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and respond to complex telephone and written inquiries regarding eligibility, benefits, claims status, policies and procedures.
  • Expediently access reference materials to determine appropriate responses to inquiries.
  • Utilize contact tracking functionality to follow up on open calls and ensure timely resolution.
  • Document each customer encounter or resolution in appropriate computer tracking system.
  • Identify and report any critical or reoccurring customer service issues to Supervisor.
  • Participate in training programs as designated.

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in customer service.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Ability to handle constant customer contact through forced workflow distribution.
  • Strong organizational/time management skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of internal and external customer information.
  • Knowledge of basic dental terminology and procedures.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive base and incentive pay.
  • 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions.
  • Rich medical & pharmacy benefits.
  • 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
  • Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives.
  • Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off.
  • Career development opportunities.

Why Join Us?

At Delta Dental, we offer stability, balance, opportunities for leadership, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie. Join us and be part of a company that is transforming the future of health care.