Customer Care Advocate 1
Zenith American Solutions, Inc.
Alameda, CAFresher22m agovia LinkedIn
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- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- Customer serviceMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Alameda
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Customer service97%Microsoft Office21%of 143 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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Department: Customer Care
Union: Teamsters 853
Grade: 3
FLSA: Non-exempt
Hours per week: 40
Position Summary
The Customer Care Advocate provides customer service to participants, beneficiaries, union locals, and providers regarding eligibility, benefits, and claims status. Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description/Role.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintains current knowledge of assigned Plan(s) and effectively applies knowledge in all job functions.
- Provides written, verbal, or face-to-face customer service by responding to and documenting telephone and written inquiries in accordance with various Plan(s) benefits.
- Updates files, including documenting system notes of conversations or action taken.
- Performs tasks associated with the administration of retirement and health and welfare benefits such as:
- Processing and/or sending mailers or required forms as requested by members.
- Processing and/or sending correspondence related to member or claims status.
- Processing enrollments and updating member information in applicable system(s).
- Distributing communications related to regulatory requirements.
- Initiates Action Requests to appropriate departments requesting adjustments to claims, retirement, and/or eligibility as necessary. Follows up to ensure successful completion of Action Request.
- Researches and resolves complex and technical issues and irregularities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six months of experience working in customer service, third-party administrator processing, or benefits administration.
- Strong work ethic and team player mentality.
- Highly developed sense of integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Solid organization skills with strong detail orientation and listening skills.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials, technical procedures, benefit plans and regulations.
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office tools and applications.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Call center experience in benefits claims, billing, or eligibility.
Compensation
$21.48/hr