Service Specialist I - Spokane

Delta Dental Washington Dental Service Spokane , WA 99201

Posted 2 weeks ago

As a Service Specialist, you will tap into your passion for helping others and desire to make a difference to provide a human touch for our customers and partners on the phone and/or through other points of contact. Service Specialists have a serious, and exciting, responsibility to make every contact with every customer a positive experience by answering questions and helping find solutions in a positive, informative, and productive way. If you're driven to make a difference and be part of a bigger purpose to improve health for communities across Washington state, our entry-level Service Specialist role will provide opportunities for growth and development within our customer service career track!

We are hiring for both full-time (40 hours/week), Monday-Friday and part-time (20-25 hours/week) Service Specialists. Full-time employees are required to have flexibility to work a shift during our normal business hours of 7 am to 5 pm.

Service Specialists start at $19.00/hr and are bonus eligible. Full-time employees are eligible for our highly competitive medical, dental and vision plans. All employees receive access to our generous 401k match, vacation accruals and sick time.

At Delta Dental of Washington our vision is that all people can enjoy good oral and overall health, with no one left behind. We succeed because of a shared commitment to a set of values that guide everything we do - for our customers, for our communities, and for each other. We are Accountable. We lean in with Courage. We stay Curious. We are Inclusive. We act with Integrity.

Essential Responsibilities include the following: The list of responsibilities listed is not intended to be comprehensive. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Delta Dental of Washington and Arcora Foundation reserve the right to change the responsibilities at any time with or without notice.

  • Successfully complete required training and meet department goals.

  • Develop and maintain a clear knowledge of product offerings, company policies and practices.

  • Provide information to questions via telephone and written correspondence.

  • Provide resolution on the first call or inquiry about dental benefits, eligibility, claim questions, and when working with our Member Dentists.

  • Go the extra step to ensure the customer is heard, appreciated, and all their questions are answered.

  • Be accurate and professional in your responses, always keeping a customer-centric focus.

  • Thoroughly document inquiry outcomes for accurate tracking and analysis.

  • Understand and accomplish operational goals.

  • Ability to multi-task, maintain workloads efficiently, and prioritize appropriately.

  • Participate in meetings and training sessions in a positive, professional, and open-minded manner.

  • Escalate concerns in a professional manner, following proper channels.

  • Be professional and confident when communicating with customers and partners.

  • Utilize the OneTeam Values of Accountable, Courage, Curious, Inclusive, and Integrity in all interactions both internally and externally.

  • Perform other duties as needed.

Experience, skills, and education do you need to have to succeed in the position: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

  • Friendly and professional communication skills

  • Detail oriented with consistent follow-up practices and customer focus

  • Demonstrated record of being organized and able to meet deadlines

  • A strong desire to perform well and continue to learn

  • Authorized to work for any employer in the United States

  • Ability to pass a criminal background check

  • Exhibit DDWA core values - Accountable, Courage, Integrity, Curious and Inclusive.

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with customer service-related experience preferred.

Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Delta Dental of Washington and Arcora Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.


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