Position Purpose:

This position functions as work leader for a claims customer service unit responsible for resolving customer inquiries and performing initial claims adjudication or non-medical appeals review.  Assists with escalated and complex issues.

What You'll Do:

• Distributes daily work to employees, tracks workload and employee performance, and makes appropriate decisions necessary to ensure all processing expectations and team goals are met.

• Responds accurately and timely to inquiries from team members, including management, concerning customer inquiries, claims adjudication, appeals and other technical issues. Investigates and initiates resolutions to complex problems. Authorizes payment recovery, claim payments, or makes claim rejections based on documented information and provisions of state or federal law.

• Identifies issues with procedures and processes and provides feedback to management on changes and development.

• Trains new employees and introduces new material to all employees. Develops, updates, and maintains procedural manuals.

• Serves as liaison with other departments to address claim, system and quality issues. May perform some testing functions and attend/participate in meetings as needed.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 3 years of customer service experience and 1 year of claims or appeals processing experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in lieu of work experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Proficient spelling, punctuation, grammar, and basic business math.

• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

• Knowledge of claims processing procedures.

• Microsoft Office.

What We Can Do For 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 cafeteria 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 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 and salary requirements.

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

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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.