Technical Information Specialist

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.

Logistics:
Palmetto GBA - one of Blue Cross Blue Shield'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

Blue Cross Blue Shield 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• FISS Experience
• Medicare experience
• Claims knowledge

• 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

Blue Cross Blue Shield 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.

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