Claims Support Specialist I

Division or Field Office:

Charlotte Branch Office

Department of Position: Claims Department 

Work from:

Branch Office Salary Range:

$28,455.00 - $45,453.00 *

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

 

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies.  Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. 

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
   

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

 

Position Summary

Under moderate supervision, performs basic claims support and administrative activities for various disciplines.

 

• This is an in office position with possible hybrid schedule after training
• Hours are from 8:00am-4:30pm
• The hiring manager will also consider candidates for Claims Support Specialist II.  Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
   

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs support and administrative functions, including but not limited to preparing claims documents and information within established procedures and supports third party relationships and processes. 
 
Provides inbound and outbound phone support and responds to inquiries from customers, escalates as appropriate.  
  
Assists claims personnel with various activities.

Greets, screens, and directs visitors to appropriate personnel.
 
Performs various system-related tasks; assists in resolving systems problems. 

Assists with financial transactions within established procedures.

 The first 4 duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.
 
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

 

Competencies

Self-DevelopmentCollaborates Cultivates Innovation Instills TrustDecision Quality Values Diversity Nimble Learning Customer FocusOptimizes Work Processes Ensures AccountabilityDetail OrientationInformation Management SkillsJob-Specific Knowledge

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and email and calendar scheduling software required. 

Ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute and 80 net data entry keystrokes per minute and customer service in a professional setting, administrative, claims support or office experience, preferred.

Travel for training and business required. 

Valid driver's license preferred. 

 

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Frequent (50-80%)Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)Abi