Customer Service Advocate III at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Claims Processing, Appeals Processing, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Business Math, Confidentiality, Negotiation, Persuasion, Database Software, Cohere Experience, Genesys, Bluesteps

Industry

Insurance

Description

Summary Provides prompt, accurate, thorough and courteous responses to all complex customer inquiries. Inquiries are typically non-routine and require deviation from standard screens, scripts, and procedures. Performs research as needed to resolve inquiries. Description Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours 8am-6pm. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings. This role is located at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia SC. What You’ll Do: Reviews claims or appeals issues, complaints, and inquiries referred by claims customer service representatives to determine if desk procedures and guidelines were followed. Research to identify cause and mine ways to prevent and correct such causes. Identifies and reports potential fraud and abuse situations. Researches and responds to complex customer inquiries, ensuring that contract standards and objectives for timeliness, productivity and quality are met. Handles situations that require adaptation of response or extensive research. 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. Ensure claims are processed according to established quality and production standards. Provide feedback to management regarding customer issues. Maintain accurate records concerning issues. Follow through on complaints until resolved or report to management as needed. Maintain knowledge of procedures and policies. Assist with process improvements by recommending improvements in procedures and policies. Assists in training claims customer service representatives. To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following: Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required Work Experience: 3 years of customer service experience, including 1 year of claims or appeals processing experience OR Bachelor's Degree in lieu of work experience. Required Skills and Abilities: Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service skills. Good spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. Basic business math abilities. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. We Prefer You Have the Following: 3 Years-Customer service or claims processing experience. Associate degree-Any Major Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence. Knowledge of database software. Cohere Experience, Genesys, and Bluesteps. Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes the Following: We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits for the first of the month following 28 days of employment. Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage 401k retirement savings plan with company match Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations Education Assistance Service Recognition National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more 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 the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers, and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company. 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 conduct interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the required qualifications 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 individuals with disabilities and protected 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 disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 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. We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Here's more information. Some states have required notifications. Here's more information. If you don’t have an account with us and don’t see the dream job you are looking for, click on the link above to Join Our Talent Community by submitting your resume and contact information and we will reach out if we find a good fit. Welcome Here’s Your Smart Career Move 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. Business and political climates may change, but we’re stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) — making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We’re 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! Veterans Welcome! BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. Join Us If you're ready to join in a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!

Responsibilities

Handle complex customer inquiries and research non-routine claims or appeals issues to ensure compliance with guidelines. Process claims and non-medical appeals while identifying potential fraud and recommending process improvements.