Title: Customer Service Advocate III Location: SC, 29229 Time: Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM - 6 PM. Duration: 3 Months, Contract to hire Note: ONSITE POSITION, COULD HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK REMOTELY. Client WILL PROVIDE EQUIPMENT. MUST BE A LOCAL CANDIDATE MANAGER WILL CONDUCT INTERVIEWS TRAINING - MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8AM-5PM TRAINING WILL LAST 6-8 WEEKS Duties: Provides prompt, accurate, thorough and courteous responses to all customer inquiries. Inquiries may be non-routine and require deviation from standard screens, scripts, and procedures. Performs research as needed to resolve inquiries. 60% Ensures effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely, and courteously to telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries. Handles situations which may require adaptation of response or extensive research. Accurately documents inquiries. 15% Initiates or processes adjustments or performs other research as needed to resolve inquiries. Coordinates with other departments to resolve problems. Responds to, researches and/or assists with priority inquiries and special projects as required by management. 10% Provides feedback to management regarding customer problems, questions and needs. Maintains accurate records on complaints and/or other customer comments, and makes recommendations for changes to management. Follows through on complaints until resolved or reports to management as needed. 10% Maintains basic knowledge of quality work instructions and company policies. Assists with process improvements through the recommendation of changes in procedures and techniques discovered during daily operations. Maintains all departmental productivity, quality, and timeliness standards. 5% Assist with the training of new employees and cross training of coworkers. Skills: Required Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills. Proficient in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Strong organizational, analytical, and customer service skills. Ability to handle high stress situations. Basic business math proficiency. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Ability to learn and operate multiple computer systems effectively and efficiently. Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office. Preferred Sills and Abilities: Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence. Preferred Software and Other Tools: Knowledge of database software. Work Environment: Typical office environment.. Education: Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required Work Experience: 2 Years Customer service or claims processing experience OR Bachelor's Degree in lieu of work experience. Preferred Education: Associate Degree-Any Major Preferred Work Experience: 3 Years-Customer service or claims processing experience. Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 19.00/hr.