Regence Sales Support Specialist I

Job Description

Overview

Sales Support Specialist I

Portland, OR

Minimum starting pay $17.50 - 19.00/hr DOE.

Do you have what it takes to join our team of passionate professionals?

If you excel at problem solving, learning on the fly and retaining that information then we bet you have the right stuff. You are a great communicator both verbally and written and can communicate effectively, and professionally to all audiences. You are a quick learner and enjoy working independently as well as in a group setting. You have the patience, brains, and a serious work ethic to be successful. You are able and successful at multi-tasking .

Does this describe you? If so, please apply now! Our sales support specialists play an important role in supporting our sales staff by providing quotes to prospective clients and assist in maintain current clients. You will also provide information, education and assistance to potential or pending policyholders, employers, and agents regarding our insurance plans.

Our leadership team is committed to creating a supportive, fun, and empowering environment where you’ll gain skills and experience in an ever-changing health care industry and have a positive effect on your local community.

At Cambia, our values are fundamental to achieving our Cause of transforming the health care industry. They guide our actions and bring diverse perspectives together to improve the health care journey better for those we serve. All eight values are equally important and linked to the others: Empathy, Hope, Courage, Trust, Commitment, Innovation, collaboration and Accountability. These values are not just words on paper - we live them every day.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Key Qualifications and Experience:

Sales Specialist I

• High school degree or GED.

• One year customer service experience and prior broker support preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to use MS Office products and other corporate software as required.

• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills including courteous telephone etiquette.

• Ability to interpret policies and procedures and communicate effectively.

• Depending on state of hire may be required to be licensed. If required must become licensed within 90 days of hire, to sell insurance (health, life, and/or disability) in the state or states where business is conducted. Prior to receiving a license staff are not allowed to engage in soliciting or selling activities.

• Demonstrates customer service orientation (empathizes with customers, asks effective questions, seeks to satisfy).

• Demonstrated ability to set priority and strong attention to detail in a rapidly changing environment.

• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively on teams to accomplish group objectives.

Producer Disability License required within 45 days of date of hire. Producer Life Insurance required within 90 days of date of hire. Prior to receiving a license, staff are not allowed to engage in independent decision making support of solicitation or selling activities.

About Us

Regence employees are part of the larger Cambia family of companies, which seeks to drive innovative health solutions. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A drug screen and background check is required.

Regence is 2.2 million members, here for our families, co-workers and neighbors, helping each other be and stay healthy and provide support in time of need. We've been here for members more than 100 years. Regence is a nonprofit health care company offering individual and group medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Medicare and other government programs as well as pharmacy benefit management. We are the largest health insurer in the Northwest/Intermountain Region, serving members as Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and Regence BlueShield (in Washington). Each plan is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

If you’re seeking a career that affects change in the health care system, consider joining our team at Cambia Health Solutions. We advocate for transforming the health care system by making health care more affordable and accessible, increasing consumers’ engagement in their health care decisions, and offering a diverse range of products and services that promote the health and well-being of our members. Cambia's portfolio of companies spans health care information technology and software development; retail health care; health insurance plans that carry the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brands; pharmacy benefit management; life, disability, dental, vision and other lines of protection; alternative solutions to health care access and free-standing health and wellness solutions.