Benefit Files Analyst I

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, 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 that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team! This position is full-time (40 hours/week, 8 hours/day) Monday – Friday in a typical office environment and is located onsite at 4101 Percival Road in Columbia, SC. It is possible to work remotely once training is complete and performance standards are being met.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree OR 2 years of job-related analytical experience.
2 years of experience working in systems analysis, statistical analysis, claims processing or information systems/computer programming.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
The ability to work independently and under pressure with tight deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills.
The ability to demonstrate logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Access and Outlook.
Working knowledge of relevant operating systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Management of Information Systems (MIS) or Business Administration.
4 years of related work experience.
Computer programming and computer systems support skills.
Proficiency with DB2 / SQL and basic EZTrieve Plus and Visual Basic.

Responsibilities

Work closely with analysts and team members to understand benefit plan designs and business requirements.
Interpret, analyze and document quality solutions to meet plan design specifications.
Based on approved design solutions, program and / or perform quality control audits of specific benefit data structures, RULEs, reports, and / or testing scenarios utilizing enterprise server (Benefit Files, RULEs, AMMS, claims, etc.).
Coordinate with information systems and all lines of business customers on the development, set up and testing of new and existing benefit data structures and RULEs.
Meet quality, timeliness, and productivity standards.
Develop process solutions to claims adjudication and eligibility in response to inquiries from other areas.
Make recommendations toward the development of new solutions or reuse of existing solutions.
Request queries and reports from internal / external sources for claim processing, Benefit Files or RULEs programming, and/or quality control audits.
Develop and/or review quality control results in a timely manner.
Perform any necessary debugging.
Respond promptly to quality results allowing for the appropriate updates, data analysis and / or information to be provided to all the impacted areas.

Benefits

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.