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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Claims Customer Service III-4

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228


Summary We are currently hiring for a Claims Customer Service Advocate III to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. You will be responsible for providing prompt, accurate, thorough and courteous responses to all complex customer inquiries. Inquiries are typically non-routine and require deviation from standard screens, scripts, and procedures. Performs research as needed to resolve inquiries. Reviews and adjudicates complex or specialty claims and/or non-medical appeals. Determines whether to return, deny or pay claims following organizational policies and procedures.

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Here is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future.Description

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This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. Employees are required to have the flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime and weekends. This role is located at

17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203What You'll Do:Review claims or appeals issues, complaints, and inquiries referred by claims customer service representatives to determine if desk procedures and guidelines were followed.Research to identifying underlying causes and determine ways to prevent and correct such causes.Identifies and reports potential fraud and abuse situations.Researches and responds to complex customer inquiries, ensuring that contract standards and objectives for timeliness, productivity and quality are met.Handles situations that require adaptation of response or extensive research.Examines and processes claims and/or non-medical appeals according to business/contract regulations, internal standards and examining guidelines.Enters claims into the claim system after verification of correct coding of procedures and diagnosis codes.Ensures claims are processing according to established quality and production standards.Provide feedback to management regarding customer issues.Maintain accurate records concerning issues.Follow through on complaints until resolved or report to management as needed.Maintain knowledge of procedures and policies.Assist with process improvements by recommending improvements in procedures and policies.Assists in training claims customer service representatives.To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:3 years of customer service experience, including 1 year of claims or appeals processing experience OR Bachelor's Degree in lieu of work experience.High School Diploma or equivalent.Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service skills. Good spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.Basic business math abilities.Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.Microsoft Office.

Work Environment:Typical office environment.What we prefer:P rovider Customer Service ExperienceWork Environment:Typical office environment.What We Can Do For You:Our comprehensive benefits package includes:401(k) retirement savings plan with company matchSubsidized health plans and free vision coverageLife insurancePaid annual leave - the longer you work here, the more you earnNine paid holidaysOn-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locationsWellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discountTuition assistanceService recognitionWhat to Expect Next:After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualificationsWe participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Some states have required notifications. Here'smore information.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.