Supervisor, Customer Service_OPS

<p>Supervisor, Customer Service</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; color: black;">Supervisor, Customer Service</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Who are we?</span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Versant Health is one of the nation’s leading administrators of managed vision care, serving millions of our clients’ members nationwide. We are driven by our mission to help members enjoy the wonders of sight through healthy eyes and vision.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">As a Versant Health associate, you can enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, pet insurance, no-cost-to-you vision insurance for you and your qualified dependents. We are also invested in your success. There are many opportunities for advancement and development throughout all stages of your career with us. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">See how <em>you</em> can make a difference with the support of strong leadership and a team environment.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">See Everything, Be Anything™.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">What are we looking for? </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The Customer Service Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the duties of the customer service staff as well as inspiring and leading the team members by example.  They should be customer-centric, motivate staff to achieve business goals and provide feedback to the Customer Service Management team. The Customer Service Supervisor will also take escalated phone calls, direct processes, and coach Customer Service Associates for optimal efficiency in the Customer Service Department.  </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The Customer Service Supervisor will work closely with various team members in the department to drive process improvement, increase quality, and ensure appropriate levels of training are achieved.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Where you will have an impact</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Assist with the planning and implementation of call center strategy</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Assist with hiring and onboarding new call center employees </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Ensure a friendly and motivating work environment</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Ensure adherence to company’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to schedule adherence and timecard maintenance. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Keep the management team informed of recurring issues and problems</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Prepare client ready and departmental reports</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Assist in the formulation of targets for individuals and teams</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Answering questions from staff and providing guidance and feedback</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Coach and develop Customer Service Associates</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Excellent communication and written skills</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Provide recommendations for improvement to call flow, scripting, and training</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Work in conjunction with the Quality Department to identify areas of development for CSA not meeting QA standards and those in need of coaching</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Phone interaction with members, providers, and other external and internal constituents</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Complete other duties as assigned that fall within the scope of delivery of good customer service</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Other duties as assigned </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">What’s necessary to do the job? </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">High School Diploma or equivalent.  Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent work experience preferred</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Minimum Three (3) years of experience working in an inbound customer care or call center environment </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Prior supervisory experience required; including call center experience in a healthcare, insurance, and/or account management work environment preferred</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Experience in the vision insurance industry is preferred</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">HIPAA & Security Requirements </span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be always protected. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Versant Health will never request money from candidates who seek employment with us and will never ask for any payment as part of the recruitment process. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Versant Health is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Versant Health without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></p>

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