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Client Service Associate Career Profile— Female, age 38 (ID #3491)

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1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Client Service Associate do?

  What field is your job in?

i process medical and dental claims for a self funded insurance plan with a local union office. i also answer phones - quote benefits and help memebers with questions

  What is your job title?

Client Service Associate

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

I work in a Sheet metal workers union office. the office has approx 30 employees

  How long have you been employed in this position?

3 years

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

40 hours per week

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

process medical and dental claims daily answer incoming calls

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

35,000

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

41600

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

i have ppo BCBS insurance for medical, dental vision, 2wks vacation 5 sick days and 401k

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

well compensated

2. Work environment!

  Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain

I work with other daily - both on the phone and in person. I like working with others

  Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

Yes

  Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?

Yes

  Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it

  Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.

  • 2 Income
  • 5 Work Environment - co-workers
  • 5 Work Environment - supervisors
  • 1 Benefits
  • 1 Hours
  • 4 Level of responsibility
  • 1 The actual "work" you do at your job
  • 5 Job Title

3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours?

  If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

just look for want ads. no real training except on the job training

  What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social skills, organization skills, technical skills)

math, detail orientated able to work with others.

  Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

high school

  What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

not sure



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