Claims Customer Service Advocate II

Posted:
11/8/2024, 1:18:27 PM

Location(s):
Columbia, South Carolina, United States ⋅ South Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
On-site


Summary
 

Join our customer service team serving federal employees and retirees. You will be assisting these members to understand their benefits coverage and how their claims were paid. You will also process claims and do claims follow-up.


Description
 

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!

Logistics:

  • Position is onsite in our Columbia, SC office. The location of the building is 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229. This is NOT a work from home opportunity.

  • Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday, with some overtime.

What you will do:

  • Ensures effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely, and courteously to telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries. Handles situations which may require adaptation of response or extensive research. 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 reports potential fraud and abuse situations.

What you need to qualify:

  • Two years of customer service experience including one year claims or appeals processing OR Bachelor's Degree in lieu of work experience.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Good verbal and written communication skills. Good spelling, punctuation and grammar skills.

What we prefer you have:

  • Prior healthcare office or insurance experience.

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 access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

  • Fantastic 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 a 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 our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates.



 

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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.