Summary
 

In the role as the Claims Customer Service Advocate II, the ideal candidate will be responsible for responding to routine inquiries. These inquiries may be non-routine and require deviation from standard screens, scripts, and procedures. The Claims Customer Service Advocate II will perform research as needed to resolve inquiries. The ideal candidate will review and adjudicate claims and/or non-medical appeals as well as determine 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 we have 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 committed 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 will be onsite at 4101 Percival Rd. Columbia, SC 29229.  Training hours will be 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.  After training the hours will be between 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure effective customer relations by responding accurately, timely, and courteously to telephone, written, web, or walk-in inquiries.
• Handle situations which may require adaptation of response or extensive research.
• Identify incorrectly processed claims and processes adjustments and reprocessing actions according to department guidelines.
• Examine and process claims and/or non-medical appeals according to business/contract regulations, internal standards and examining guidelines.
• Enter claims into the claim system after verification of correct coding of procedures and diagnosis codes.
• Ensure claims are processing according to established quality and production standards.
• Identify 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.
• Identify and report potential fraud and abuse situations.

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of customer service experience including One year claims or appeals processing 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.

We Prefer That You Have:

• One year call center experience with claims experience.

What We can Do for You:

• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition.
• Employee Assistance
• Discounts to movies, thea