FCMB Claims Customer Service Advocate III

Summary

We are currently hiring for a FCMB Claims Customer Service Advocate III to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. You will be responsible for providing 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. Perform research as needed to resolve inquiries. Review and adjudicates complex or specialty claims and / or non-medical appeals. 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've 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 dedicated 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 is full-time (40 hours / week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. Employees are required to work a shift from 10 : 00am to 7 : 00pm. Training will be from 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. This position is located at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC.

Government Clearance : This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires applicants to be a U.S. Citizen.

SCA Benefit Requirements : BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies have contracts with the federal government subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). Under the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), employees cannot opt out of health benefits. Employees will receive supplemental pay until they are enrolled in health benefits 28 days after the hire date.

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 identifying underlying causes and determine ways to prevent and correct such causes.
• Identify and report potential fraud and abuse situations.
• Research and respond to complex customer inquiries, ensuring that contract standards and objectives for timeliness, productivity and quality are met.
• Handle situations that require adaptation of response or extensive research.
• Examine and processes 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.
• 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.
• Assist in training claims customer service representatives.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need :

Work Environment :

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 access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes :

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 be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidate.

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 mycareer.help@bcbssc.com 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.