Associate Claims Processor

Company :

United Concordia Dental

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This job is responsible for screening, reviewing, evaluating online entry, correcting errors and/or performing quality control review and final adjudication of paper/electronic claims. Determines whether to return, deny or pay claims following organizational policies and procedures. Reviews processed claims and inquiries to determine corrective action and takes the corrective action steps using enrollment, benefit, and historical claim processing information.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and processes claims to include entering/verifying claims data; determines if claim information is complete and correct. (40%)

• Resolves claim edits, reviews history records and determines benefit eligibility for service. Reviews payment levels to arrive at final payment determination; elevates issues to next level of supervision, as appropriate. (35%)

• Meets all production and quality standards, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all work given by support staff/management. Maintains accurate records including timekeeping records. (15%)

• Attends all required training classes. (10%)

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

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EDUCATION

Required

• High School Diploma/GED

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

Required

• None

Preferred

• 1 year of related experience

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LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• None

SKILLS

• Ability to take direction and to navigate through multiple systems simultaneously.

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing and managing files and records.

• Ability to use mathematics to adjudicate claims.

• Ability to solve problems within pre-defined methods and guidelines.

• Knowledge of operating systems specific to claim processing.

• Ability to thoroughly read guidelines ensuring claim accuracy and following directions.

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Never

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Never

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Never

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements .

Pay Range Minimum:

$18.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$21.99

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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Req ID: J280396