Claims Processor II

ourhrconnect; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers

Education Assistance

Service Recognition

National discounts

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking a claims adjudicator to review and process complex or specialty claims. You will ensure correct coding and accurate entry, resolving issues while upholding organizational policies in a full-time office setting in Columbia, SC.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of claims processing experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires 2 years of experience processing, researching and adjudicating claims.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic business math.

Responsibilities

• Examine and adjudicate complex or specialty claims according to regulations and guidelines.
• Enter claims into the system after verification of coding; ensure correct keying of data.
• Resolve claim problems by researching edits and coordinating with internal support teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Oral & written communication

Spelling & grammar

Basic math

Discretion with confidential info

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Reviews and adjudicates complex or specialty claims. Determines whether to return, deny or pay claims following organizational policies and procedures. Assists in training or mentoring new staff members.

Description

Position Purpose

Reviews and adjudicates complex or specialty claims. Determines whether to return, deny or pay claims following organizational policies and procedures. Assists in training or mentoring new staff members.

Logistics: PGBA – one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm in a typical office environment. The role is located on-site at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC 29203.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

What You’ll Do:

• Examines and processes complex or specialty claims 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. Verifies that claims have been keyed correctly.
• Ensures that claims are processing according to established quality and production standards. Corrects processing errors by reprocessing, adjusting, and/or recouping claims.
• Researches and resolves claims edits and deferrals. Performs research on claim problems by utilizing policies, procedures, reference materials, forms and coordinates with various internal support areas. Responds to routine correspondence and completes spreadsheet if applicable.

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need the Following:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Work Experience: 2 years of experience processing, researching and adjudicating claims.
• Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational, analytical and judgment skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Proficient in basic business math.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

• Preferred Work Experience: 2 years of claims processing experience. Tricare claims experience.
• Preferred Skills and Abilities:
• Strong time management skills.
• Knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Preferred Software and Other Tools: Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications. proficient database software skills.

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.

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 disabilitiesand 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 [e-mail] 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.

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