Appeals Specialist

Title: Appeals Specialist

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Summary

Performs non-medical reviews and processes redetermination letters.

Description

Location

This position is hybrid at our Columbia, SC location. Full time 40hr work week, typical office hours range 6am-6pm

What You Will Do:

• Performs non-medical reviews and processes redetermination letters ensuring timeliness and accuracy

• Prepares unit reports, analyzes and interprets workload, and processes issues utilizing various software tools

• Updates letters and documents within the department when necessary

• May gather and prepare documentation for legal inquiries and administrative requests

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need:

• Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Required work experience: 2 years in a job-related field

• Required Skills and abilities: Demonstrated proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software, excellent organizational, customer-service, and written and oral communications skills, good judgment, proficiency in spelling, punctuation and grammar, microsoft Office skills

We Prefer That You Have:

• Excellent computer skills with the ability to navigate between multiple software platforms and work on multiple computer screens

• Detail oriented

• Medical claims processing, appeals, billing, or coding experience

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.

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 a recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred 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.

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