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Customer Advocate I

Health Care Service Corporation
Springfield, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026 CLOSED ON 6/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Advocate I position at Health Care Service Corporation?

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Under supervision, this position is responsible for working on the phone all day in a call center to assist members and physicians by responding to telephone and written inquiries in a prompt, accurate and objective manner. Duties include: conducting research; spends approximately 85% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business need.

This role will start 100% onsite in the Springfield, IL office and will not be remote until after a minimum of 7 weeks.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma OR GED.
  • 6 months customer service experience OR 6 months experience in an office environment.
  • Data entry and/or typing experience.
  • Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Analytical and organizational skills and independent decision making skills.
  • Ability to spend approximately 90% of the scheduled time on the phone according to business needs and sit for long periods of time with scheduled breaks.

Preferred Job Requirements

  • 9 months customer service experience.
  • Experience working with various lines of business, i.e. CDHP, Medicare, Wellness, and Disease Management.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to change.
  • Referral preference given to applicants able to take and meet testing criteria.

This role will start 100% onsite in the Springfield office, however, does have the possibility of moving to a flex or remote schedule after training. We expect the schedule to be Monday thru Friday 8-4:30 during the first 6-10 weeks of training and then your schedule would fall Monday thru Friday within 9am to 6pm CST. You cannot miss any time during training for the first 7 weeks of employment. The pay starts at $17.75/hour and progresses rapidly with regular increases up to $20.75 after 18 months along with other opportunities for advancement and growth in the company.

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Compensation: $17.75 - $28.39

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

To learn more about available benefits, please click https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards

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