Appeal Coordinator

• This position requires CMS Security Clearance as it falls within a division subject to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services residency requirements.
• Compensation Grade 130 - candidates currently in a lower grade are encouraged to apply as this may represent a promotional opportunity.

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.

• Research requests, enter appropriate data to identify case specifics, and build appeals cases in the system.
• Log requests to the appropriate functional area, generate letters, assemble files, order records, and obtain additional information as directed.
• Ensure quality control of all appeals on the appeals system, pend documents to be saved electronically, and prepare case files for review and/or further routing.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of administrative support/clerical or job-related experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software
• Effective organizational and customer service skills
• Good judgment skills
• Proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency

• 3 years of experience in claims, customer service, or healthcare program management
• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access or other database software

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 disabilitiesand 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.

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