Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. Business and political climates may change, but we’re stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) — making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We’re the largest insurance company in South Carolina …and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Job Title: Specialist, Technology Support I

Position Details:

• C2 eligibility is required - Credit Check Required!
• Team Name: Technology Support Center
• Standard 8 Hour Shift between 630am - 630pm. Flexibility is preferred for OT
• Day To Day: Actively resolve routine to moderately complex technical needs of customers by managing problems and suggesting solutions. Research, resolve and respond to requests received from customers. Ensure documentation and processes are current as business and technology changes evolve. May have an in-depth knowledge or experience in specific areas.

Responsibilities:

• Actively resolve the day-to-day technical needs of customers by managing problems and solutions.
• 80% Receive and respond to customers for technical support or services. Enter requests utilizing appropriate tools and processes. Thoroughly document communication with customers and complete requests or issues of basic complexity.
• 15% Identify actual or potential problem and escalate problems to appropriate higher-level professionals when necessary.
• 5% Complete administrative and other area related tasks such as reviewing or completing forms, disseminating documents to appropriate areas, reviewing and/or providing input into procedures, etc. 

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong customer service skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Able to provide technical advice, guidance, and informal training to customers using hardware and software programs.
• Understands basic technical problems and solutions in relation to the business environment.
• Proficient computer skills; able to maneuver through commonly used applications and systems used in the industry. 

Preferred Skills and Abilities: 

• Understands the industry's business systems and processes. 

Work Environment: 

• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer within a technical help desk support center 

Required Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or job related degree. OR an Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree OR 2 years of job related work experience plus 2 years of technical help desk experience or other job related experience. 

Degree Equivalency: 

• 2 years of job related work experience. 

Preferred Work Experience: 1 year-technical call center experience.

Soft Skills: • Ability to multitask. • Ability to troubleshoot • Strong communication skills

Nice To Have: • Citrix • VPN • Microsoft Products (Outlook, Teams)  

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is $20/hour - $23.24/hour. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).

BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. 

Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. If you're ready to join in a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!