Job Purpose
Officer in the customer service call centre role is to provide exceptional customer service support to customers and / or insured members. Will handle high volume of incoming calls, chats and emails inquiries, and complaints, ensuring prompt and effective resolution while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. Assist in department activities and tasks as and when requested. Call Centre is a 24 / 7 operation, so rotational shifts will apply, including night shift.
You will also be required to support with pre-approvals, claims adjudication and customer service. Key Performance Indicators : Our KPIs provides insights into the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall customer satisfaction of the customer service officer / representatives in their role, but not limited to the below and will be as per business and department strategy and direction.
- Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) score
- First contact resolution (FCR) rate
- Average handling time (AHT)
- Abandoned rate
- Quality Assurance (QA) Score
- Escalation rate
- Knowledge (usage system and tools to resolve customers and / or members inquiries and issues)
- Occupancy
- Status : Log-in time, talk time, Hold time, After work time)
- Call / Chat Transfer rate Key Accountabilities Customer Interaction :
- Handle incoming / inbound customer and / or members inquiries, requests, and complaints through phone, chat and email channels, in a timely and professional manner.
- Carry out outbound calls to customers / Insured members on a follow up, clarifications, courtesy calls and or satisfaction calls and other proactive outbound calls flagged as an outbound campaign.
- Show strong communication skills, active listening and showing empathy to customer enquiries, concerns, and complaints, and provide accurate and appropriate information and / or resolution.
- Follow established procedures and guidelines for issue resolution.
- Ensure accurate information wrap up / after call work log after each interaction. Product Knowledge :
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organisation’s products or services, including features, table of benefits, terms and conditions…etc.
- Stay up to date with customer servicing updates, company applications to provide accurate and relevant information to customers and / or insured members. Team Collaboration :
- Assist with tasks and activities as and when request by department leads and / or management.
Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment, fostering culture and continuous improvement. Customer Satisfaction and Quality Assurance :
Deliver exceptional customer service and a positive customer experience whilst meeting all SLA’s / KPI’s Process Improvement :Follow the company and department policies & procedures and ensure code of conduct is always applied. Adaptability and Resilience :Adapt to changing circumstances, customer demands, and business requirements, while maintaining composure and professionalism in challenging situationsDemonstrates resilience in handling difficult customers or high-pressure situations. Communication & Working Relationships InternalCoordinate with department team members and other operation departments. ExternalRespond and interact with customers and / or insured members in a timely and professional manner.Requirements
Qualifications, Experience & Skills Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in business administration and / or any equivalent; additional certifications or education in customer service is a plus.Medical Qualification / background. Minimum Experience :6months – 2years proven experience in a customer service role, preferably in a contact center or call center environment.Experience in the insurance and healthcare industry is a plus. Job-Specific Skills :Excellent English verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsStrong problem-solving and critical thinking skills and abilitiesAbility to handle high volume of calls and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in using customer service software, systems, and any other relevant tools.Computer Literacy is required.Ability to work flexible hours / shift base, including evening, overnight, weekend and holidays as per the business requirements. Required CompetenciesCustomer focusTeamwork and collaboration, Self -motivated, Dependable, and Open-mindedProblem-solvingEmpathy and PatienceService and Product KnowledgeCross-cultural competenceAdaptability and FlexibilityContinuous learningTime management and MultitaskingAdapting and Resilience Version No. 2 Job Description Form - Guidelines No of Pages 3