Summary
 

We are hiring a Customer Service Advocate I. In this role you will be responsible for responding to responding to routine inquiries. You will identify incorrectly processed claims and completes adjustments and related reprocessing actions. You will also review and adjudicate claims and/or non-medical appeals and determine whether to return, deny or pay claims following organizational policies and procedures.

The successful candidate for this position will be someone who pays strong attention to detail and is comfortable working in a high volume, fast-paced environment.

Description
 

Logistics

This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. Employees are required to have flexibility work any our 8-hour shift scheduled during hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Training will be Monday – Friday 8:00 AM -4:30/5:00 PM for approximately 6-8 weeks. This role is located on site at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia SC.

What You will Do

• Responds to written and/or telephone inquiries according to desk procedures, ensuring that contract standards and objectives for timeliness, productivity, and quality are met. Accurately documents inquiries. Identifies incorrectly processed claims and processes adjustments and reprocessing actions according to department guidelines.
• 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.
• Identifies complaints and inquiries of a complex level that cannot be resolved following desk procedures and guidelines and refers these to a lead or manager for resolution. Identifies and promptly reports and/or refers suspected fraudulent activities and system errors to the appropriate departments.

To Qualify for this Position, you will Need.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-year of experience including 1-year claims/appeals processing, customer service, or other related support area OR bachelor’s degree in lieu of work experience.
• Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Good Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Skills.
• Basic Business Math Proficiency.
• Ability to Handle Confidential or Sensitive Information with Discretion.
• Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have

• Associate degree
• (2) years-of claims processing or call center experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

What We Can Do for You

You are not alone. We are here to support you:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid annual leave – the longer you work here, the more you earn.
• Nine paid holidays
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness programs and healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition

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 a recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

 

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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 [email protected] 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.