Do you love sharing your compassion and empathy for others in the workplace? Is delivering a phenomenal customer experience important to you? Then it's a great time to consider growing your career with Wellmark! About the opportunity: Our Federal Employee Program department is currently seeking multiple talented, dedicated, curious, and compassionate Customer Experience Advocates that are eager to serve as trusted partners for our members. Your days will be filled with phone calls from our members and providers who are a part of our Federal Employee Program group. Sometimes the work can be challenging and complex but will also be rewarding for those who want to make an impact by serving on the front lines to support our members. The CXA will provide accurate, prompt, courteous, and professional responses to member, provider or other stakeholder inquiries over the phone. Aside from meaningful-challenging work, we offer:  Minimum starting pay of $20.00/hr (Des Moines). In addition to base pay, this role offers a broader total compensation package including an annual performance incentive, other earning opportunities, and a direct promotion track.An opportunity to work hybrid, upon meeting performance and system expectationsA strong focus on optimizing the customer experience – our mission is to Make Health Care Better!A culture of respect, diversity, inclusion, and commitment to our communityA culture of individuals who are curious, committed, and connectedA workplace that values health with access to a fitness facility, health programs, education, and servicesAn opportunity for career advancementExceptional employee benefits, rewards, and growth opportunitiesBest-in-class tuition assistance program (we will help pay off any current student loans you might have previously incurred!)Start date & training: The start date for this training class is Tuesday, September 8th. This position requires that you work onsite in Des Moines, Iowa during training to demonstrate that you are effectively meeting attendance and performance goals. This training builds every day and prepares you to be comfortable and confident as a Customer Experience Advocate. Once you have demonstrated proficiency in the core functions of the CXA 1 role, you will be approved for hybrid work subject to leader discretion.  It is critical to your success that you take no time off during this training program.Hours: - For the first 6 weeks, the hours during training will be 8:00am - 4:30pm
- After 6 weeks, and going forward, the hours will shift to 8:30am - 5:00pmWorking Hybrid: Once you have successfully completed onsite training and are effectively demonstrating attendance and performance expectations, you will have the flexibility to continue working onsite, or as hybrid, which allows you to balance working from home on Monday and Friday, and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. Please note: If you choose to work hybrid after the training, this role requires you to have your own reliable high-speed internet and a quiet, private space in your home to discreetly take calls to ensure information confidentiality. You must have access to a non-cellular, non-satellite internet service provider, and the ability to directly connect your Wellmark issued computer via ethernet cable into your modem to allow for the best connection and call quality.  If you experience consistent issues with your internet provider or your upload and download speeds are not adequate, you will be asked to work from the office. The minimum speed should be 10 mbps upload and 10mbps download. You can check your internet speed here -  Employees working hybrid may be asked to return to the office full time for additional training, if your performance falls below expectations.
