Summary
 

Responsible for the maintenance of records and the processing of claims in medical review along with any and/or all of the following: processes ingoing/outgoing mail and prepares work for nursing staff. Troubleshoots claims prior to nurse review and after review. Monitors timeliness of claims processing and adjusts claims keyed incorrectly. Performs quality control of work processes.

Description
 

Logistics: Palmetto GBA - one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.

This is not an IT or computer science role. It's a detail-oriented, clerical support position serving the medical review team.

If you have strong administrative skills and an interest in healthcare operations, this role is a great fit.

This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 and will be onsite at your closer location:

Palmetto GBA 160 Dozier BLVD, Florence, S.C. 29501

Palmetto GBA 17 technology circle Columbia, SC 29203

Palmetto GBA 2743 Perimeter Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909-6429

What You Will Do:

You'll be the clerical backbone of Palmetto GBA's medical review team — making sure nurses have complete, accurate information to make clinical decisions.

This is computer-based work; phone contact is minimal and limited to returned-mail situations only.

• Processes denials of claims. Processes adjustment claims for both pre-pay and post-pay departments.

• Investigates and analyzes adjustment claim history and denial records.

• Prescreens records for review and maintains accurate records of all claims.

• Communicates with provider community and assists provider service department in responding to inquiries. Generates educational correspondence to providers regarding denials.

• Performs quality control of work processes.

• Assists manager with special projects.

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need:

• Associate's

• Degree Equivalency: 2 years job related work experience

• Required Work Experience: 1 year administrative/clerical support.

• Required Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of word processing software.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and customer service skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.

• Good judgment skills.

• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.

What We Prefer:

• FISS Experience

• Medicare experience

• Claims knowledge

What We Can Do for You:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Paid annual leave – the longer you work here, the more you earn.

• Nine paid holidays.

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.

• Wellness programs and healthy lifestyle premium discount.

• Tuition assistance.

• Service recognition.

• Incentive Plan.

• Merit Plan.

• Continuing education funds for additional certifications and certification renewal

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 [email protected] 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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