Technician, Accounting III

Medicare Claims Overpayment Claims Processor

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, 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, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

A Medicare Claims Overpayment Claims Processor identifies, investigates, and recovers incorrectly paid medical claims by analyzing payment data, verifying overpayments from sources like duplicate payments or system errors, documenting findings, and coordinating with providers for reimbursement or adjustments according to Medicare guidelines. Tasks include Medicare claim adjustments, Medicare Secondary Payer claim adjustments, preparing correspondence, creating, and updating accounts receivables and reviewing reports. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of medical terminology and claims processing, and the ability to maintain organized records and report on recovery efforts to ensure timely collection of overpayments funds.

Logistics: CGS (cgsadmin.com) one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.

Location:

• This is a full-time position (40-hours/week) working an 8hr shift Monday-Friday within the hours of 6:00am-5:30pm central time at 26 Century Blvd Suite ST610 Nashville TN 37214 in an office environment.
• Internal employees who are currently working remote may continue to work remotely. Internal employees working in office can potentially work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days work from home).
• 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). To comply with the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), employees must enroll in our health insurance even if they have other health insurance. Employees will receive supplemental pay for health insurance until they are enrolled in our health insurance, first of the month following 28 days after the hire date.

What You'll Do:

• Prepares various in-depth financial data associated with refunds, invoices, recoupments, adjustments, cash disbursements, deposits, check voids and reissues, disputes, correspondence, or other data in support of the finance or accounting function. Ensures data is complete, accurate, and organized for processing. Provides supervisor with daily, weekly, and/or monthly summary reports of accounting activities for the position.
• Completes moderately difficult to complex research using financial reporting systems, files, and other means to identify errors such as overpayments or misapplication of funds. Resolves most questions and problems, referring most complex issues to higher levels.
• Performs calculations on financial documents to ensure accuracy of bank deposits, receipts, disbursements, refunds, or other accounting-related items.
• Provides other support duties related to the accounting/finance function that may include monitoring financial systems, tracking funds, balancing accounts, maintaining inventory and receiving cash funds from customers, etc. Assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
• Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations. Responds to telephone and written inquiries from internal and external customers to ensure accurate billing, payments and/or collections.

To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need The Following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance. or Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance plus 2 years of experience supporting accounting or financial operations OR 4 years of experience supporting accounting or financial operations.
• Good oral and written communication and customer service skills. Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. Strong business math skills.
• Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

• Experience in Claims Processing and HIGLAS, highly preferred.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes the Following: We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You: We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

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 our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

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.

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