Member Support Representative

Sun Life • Kansas City, MO

5d

About The Position

The opportunity: The position is accountable for the intake of all telephone calls and inquiries from claimants and policyholders as well as Sun Life’s internal claims professionals and Client Relationship Executives. Individuals in this role uphold our commitment to providing the highest level of customer service standards in order to ensure our clients complete satisfaction. How you will contribute: Will act as the primary contact for our Members and be responsible for answering Customer inquiries and identifying solutions to any problems. Support and take ownership of member inquiries and requests through inbound telephone calls. Some inquiries may require research and outbound follow-up. Inquiries will focus on aspects of the client’s group benefits plan. Topics will include details about their eligibility, coverage and claims. Effectively listen to members and determine the best course of action. Most calls are resolved through well documented processes. Empathetically assist the member through the claims process. Provide feedback received from clients, or from your own observations, to identify and drive business changes needed to create an improved client experience. Achieve productivity, scheduled adherence and quality assurance expectations as well as exude leadership competencies that contribute to a successful team environment. What you will bring with you: Solid systems and technology skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Representatives must act with a sense of urgency by being responsive and resolving service issues as quickly as possible Ability to identify trends based on customer feedback or self-observations in order to drive an improved customer experience The ability to actively listen to customers, paying attention to their needs, frustrations and suggestions is critical Manage stressful situations with composed behavior demonstrating empathy and understanding Demonstrated aptitude in problem solving and thinking “outside the box” Possess the capability to work effectively in a fast paced environment that demands high energy and passion for customer service Commitment is required to be flexible, adaptable and motivated to pitch in and support the team's work at all times Ambition to continuously learn and develop professionally through feedback and coaching. Proven record of providing strong and effective customer service.

Requirements

• Solid systems and technology skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Representatives must act with a sense of urgency by being responsive and resolving service issues as quickly as possible
• Ability to identify trends based on customer feedback or self-observations in order to drive an improved customer experience
• The ability to actively listen to customers, paying attention to their needs, frustrations and suggestions is critical
• Manage stressful situations with composed behavior demonstrating empathy and understanding
• Demonstrated aptitude in problem solving and thinking “outside the box”
• Possess the capability to work effectively in a fast paced environment that demands high energy and passion for customer service
• Commitment is required to be flexible, adaptable and motivated to pitch in and support the team's work at all times
• Ambition to continuously learn and develop professionally through feedback and coaching.
• Proven record of providing strong and effective customer service.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for our Members and be responsible for answering Customer inquiries and identifying solutions to any problems.
• Support and take ownership of member inquiries and requests through inbound telephone calls.
• Effectively listen to members and determine the best course of action.
• Empathetically assist the member through the claims process.
• Provide feedback received from clients, or from your own observations, to identify and drive business changes needed to create an improved client experience.
• Achieve productivity, scheduled adherence and quality assurance expectations as well as exude leadership competencies that contribute to a successful team environment.

Benefits

• At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account.
• Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed