Summary
 

We are currently hiring for a Senior Medical Reviewer to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. In this role as a Senior Medical Reviewer, you will act as Team Lead for specialty programs, medical review, utilization management, and case management areas by providing assistance and support to unit supervisor/manager by giving direction/guidance/training to staff. You will also ensure appropriate levels of healthcare services are provided.

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
 

Logistics

This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday and will be located at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, S.C., 29229.

What You Will Do:

• Functions as team leader/senior-level Medical Reviewer.

• Provides leadership/guidance/direction/training to staff.

• Maintains working knowledge of unit functions and ability to interpret to new hires, department interworking and workflow.

• Acts as resource for staff/external entities troubleshooting as well as resolving issues.

• Keeps manager informed of any problems/issues that need resolving.

• Assists management with monitoring workflow and workloads (including reassignment of work to meet timelines, redirecting work intake source to balance workloads), reporting, and addressing aging issues.

• Participates in departmental quality reviews.

• Follows process to ensure quality plan is adhered to and communicated to all parties.

• Gives/receives feedback regarding medical review decision making and technical claims processing issues.

• Ensures that quality work instructions/forms/documents are developed/revised as needed.

• Provides quality service and communicates effectively with external/internal customers in response to inquiries.

• Obtains information from internal departments, providers, government, and/or private agencies, etc. to resolve discrepancies/problems.

• Participates in compliance initiatives and other-directed activities.

• Participates/oversees special projects as requested by management.

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need:

• Associates in a job-related field.

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.

• Four years clinical, OR two years clinical and two years medical review/utilization review, OR combination of health plan, clinical, and business experience totaling four years.

• Working knowledge of managed care and various forms of health care delivery systems.

• Strong clinical experience to include home health, rehabilitation, and/or broad medical surgical experience.

• Knowledge of specific criteria/protocol sets and the use of the same.

• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software. 

• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions.   

• Good judgment skills. 

• Demonstrated customer service, organizational, and presentation skills. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. 

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. 

• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. 

• Analytical or critical thinking skills. 

• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. 

• Ability to lead/direct/motivate others.

• Microsoft Office.

• If RN, active, unrestricted RN licensure from the United States and in the state of hire, OR active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact NLC), OR active, unrestricted licensure/certification from the United States and in the state of hire in specialty area as required by hiring division/area.

What We Prefer:

• Bachelor's degree – Nursing OR Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing OR in health-related field.

• Knowledge of database software.

• Knowledge of Medicare regulations/policies/instructions/provisions.

• Knowledge of home health, and/or system/processing procedures for medical review.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, OR other spreadsheet/database software.

What We Can Do for You

• 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.

• Incentive Plan.

• Merit Plan.

• Continuing education funds for additional certifications and certification renewal.

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.