We are currently hiring for a Claims Customer Service Advocate I to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. In this role as a Claims Customer Service Advocate I, you will be responsible for responding to routine inquiries. Identifies incorrectly processed claims and completes adjustments and related reprocessing actions. Reviews and adjudicates claims and/or non-medical appeals. Determines 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 have 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 committed 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.

• Responds to written and/or telephone inquiries according to desk procedures, ensuring that contract standards and objectives for timeliness, productivity, and quality are met.
• Accurately documents inquiries.
• Identifies incorrectly processed claims and processes adjustments and reprocessing actions according to department guidelines.
• 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.
• Ensures claims are processing according to established quality and production standards.
• Identifies complaints and inquiries of a complex level that cannot be resolved following desk procedures and guidelines and refers these to a lead or manager for resolution.
• Identifies and promptly reports and/or refers suspected fraudulent activities and system errors to the appropriate departments.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a claims/appeals processing, customer service, or other related support area OR Bachelor's Degree in lieu of work experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Good spelling, punctuation and grammar skills.
• Basic business math proficiency.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Microsoft Office.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Fantastic health plans and free vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you earn nine paid holidays.
• Onsite cafeterias and fitness centers in significant locations.
• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount.
• Tuition assistance.
• Service Recognition.