Claims Customer Service Advocate III
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 weve 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 nations 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
Logistics:
This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. Employees are required to work a shift from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Training will be from 8:00am to 5:00pm. It may be necessary given the business need to work occasional overtime. This
position is located onsite at 4101 Percival Road Columbia SC 29229
What Youll Do:
- Reviews claims or appeals issues complaints and inquiries referred by claims customer service representatives to determine if desk procedures and guidelines were followed. Researches 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 Youll Need:
- Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Required Work Experience: Three years of customer service experience including one year of claims or appeals processing experience ORBachelors Degree in lieu of work experience.
- Required Skills and Abilities: 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.
- Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.
- Work Environment: Typical office environment.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes the Following:
We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
Subsidized health plans dental and vision coverage
401k retirement savings plan with company match
Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
Education Assistance
Service Recognition National discounts to movies theaters zoos theme parks and more
What We Can Do for You:
We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.
What 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.
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 individuals with disabilitiesand protected 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 disabilities pregnant individuals individuals with pregnancy-related conditions and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please email or call 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.
We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Heres moreinformation.
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- Stocking
About Company
You can’t reach new heights of performance unless you’re willing to invest in others. That people-first mantra has been our guiding light since we started in the Medicare business in 1965. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., and with offices in Augusta, Ga.; Birmingham, Ala.; Camden, S.C ... View more
