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Customer Advocate Specialist
Nashville, Tennessee; Houston, Texas
Becoming a Customer Advocate with HCSC is a great opportunity to positively impact the members and physicians we serve. Your voice will be the one they turn to for support and you’ll learn what it means to be trusted and respected. You’ll be stationed at one of our on-site call centers where your talents can be best utilized and appreciated.
This is a chance to put your people skills to good use. Customer Advocates do more than answer questions, they help members feel safe and taken care of, and they help physicians feel confident. You can also be part of our volunteer program and make a real impact on the communities we serve. Joining us also means you earn our Total Rewards benefits while experiencing plenty of ways to grow at a company that’s innovating and improving the health care industry.
- Customer Advocate
- Nashville, TN
- Regular
- $18.10 - $37.10
Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate Customer Advocates with the following traits:
- Collaborative
- Patient
- Communicator
- Good listener
- Problem-solver
- Detail-oriented
Total Rewards
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to keep your life moving in the right direction.
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Medical, Dental and Vision
Variety of health plans to meet every employee’s needs.
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Work-Life Flexibility
Nine corporate holidays, paid sick and wellness days, and accrued PTO.
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Retirement Plans
Secure your future with plans that include employer match and pension.
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Wellness
Optimize your physical and mental well-being.
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Career Growth
and DevelopmentWe are committed to investing in our people.
Customer Advocate Specialist
Nashville, TN Houston, TX Full time 07/26/2025 R0043218 Compensation: $18.10 - $37.10At 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.
The Grievance team manages Cigna Medicare/Medicaid grievances that are presented by our member’s or their representatives pertaining to the authorization of or delivery of clinical and non-clinical services. Grievance works in collaboration with divisions within and outside the organization to resolve issues in a timely and compliant manner. Grievances coordinator position is focused on the processing of Medicare customer grievances. This associate may screen incoming complaints received orally or in writing, conducting root cause analysis as needed, creating an action plan, coordinating and communicating resolutions, as well as documenting systems in detail with case notes related to Customer grievances with in CMS guidelines. Duties and Responsibilities: • Grievance Coordinator is responsible for corresponding with members, providers and regulators regarding decisions and actions. • Works collaboratively with the Claims, Customer Service, Appeals, and Medical Management Departments. • Communicate, collaborate and cooperates with internal and external business partners. • Adheres to all Compliance/Program Integrity requirements and complies with HIPAA Regulations and must meet/exceed compliance and production goals. • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency. • Supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors or associates degree in related field; in lieu of a degree, a high school diploma and two years in a Medicare, Medicaid managed care environment investigating and resolving Grievances, preferred. • One year of health insurance/managed care experience knowledge of healthcare terminology preferable. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, PC proficiency to include Microsoft office products. • One year of health insurance/managed care experience performing Appeals and Grievances functions preferred. • Will consider managed care associates with three years of experience in customer service, call center or claims processing skills and knowledge of healthcare delivery. • Demonstrated ability to manage large caseloads and effectively work in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated written communication skills, time management, priority setting, problem solving and organizational skills. • Demonstrated ability to converse with and collaborate with physicians and physician personnel. • Ability to identify and define problems, collect data/information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and provide resolution. • Ability to track and manage case load effectively in Grievance tracking system • Must be able to work independently and under pressure related to tight time-framesJOB REQUIREMENTS:
* High school diploma OR GED.
* 2 years customer service experience in a health care or insurance environment.
* Experience evaluating customer situations, making decisions, and responding quickly to questions.
* Experience handling escalated customer issues from lower level Customer Advocates.
* Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
* Interpersonal and analytical skills.
* Data entry and/or typing experience.
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* 1+ year grievance experience
* 1+ year Medicare experience
* 3 years customer service experience.
* 2 years data entry experience in an office environment.
* Knowledge of Managed Care Programs.
* Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
Hybrid/Flex: Rotating schedule of 2 weeks remote followed by 1 week in office.
Compensation: $18.10 - $37.10
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
Life at HCSC

Support the organization’s strategic goals, fostering an environment that encourages growth, innovation, and individual development
Company commitment to employee well-being
Career advancement opportunities, work-life balance initiatives diversity and inclusion efforts, perks such as professional development opportunities, and corporate social responsibility via Blue Corps and Blue Door
Create a sense of purpose and fulfillment
Supportive work environment; collaborative team dynamics
Customer Advocate Career Path
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Customer Advocate I Leads to Customer Advocate II Leads to Customer Advocate Specialist, Customer Advocate II, and Training Specialist.
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Customer Advocate SpecialistCustomer Advocate Specialist,
Customer Advocate II,
Training Specialist Leads to Coordinators Leads to Quality Coach, Coordinators, and Developmental SpecialistsTraining Specialist -
Development SpecialistQuality Coach,
Coordinators,
Developmental SpecialistQuality Coach

Our Stories
McKenzie“ I started at HCSC on February 12, 2007 as a temporary employee. I was 19 years old and started the day my daughter turned 4 weeks old. I began as a CA in BlueCard Central, in the first “off the street” new hire class they had ever had. I moved my way up from Customer Advocate, next to Customer Advocate Specialist, to Inter-Plan Business Specialist and on into people leader roles: Supervisor, Sr. Supervisor and Sr. Manager. All these roles have been in BlueCard Central.This company has provided me opportunities I wouldn’t have had otherwise.
16 years later, that “big break” is my career. Surround yourself with those who have similar goals, be a sponge and soak in all the information you can and don’t let statistics define who you are. For the opportunities this company has provided me and the support my mentors have given me, I will forever be grateful. ”
Sr Manager - Customer Service
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