Representative, Provider Relations

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday. Normal business hours will be between 8:00AM-5:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime and some Saturdays. This role is located at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC, 29203. This position involves same day in state traveling 1-2 per week.

What You'll Do:

• Develops/prepares/reviews/updates all provider education materials.
• These may include: new highlights, calendar of events, job aids, resource tools, and web page content. conducts/facilitates workshops, training class materials in support of teleconferences with providers, provider groups, staff, suppliers, physicians, beneficiaries, referral agents.
• Supports relationships with providers, provider groups, staff, suppliers, physicians, beneficiaries, referral agents, state/local medical/professional associations.
• Responds to educational needs.
• Performs administrative functions in support of education and training. Produces/generates various reports to management and provides feedback on activities to management.
• Contributes/participates/completes special projects as assigned.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

• Required Education: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience.
• Required Experience: 2 years of experience in customer service, claims processing, communications, education/training, provider relations, healthcare, or a combination.
• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated skills related to training materials development. Demonstrated skills related to classroom presentations to large groups. Demonstrated proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software. Good judgment skills. Effective customer service, organizational, and presentation skills. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Basic business math proficiency. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Ability to identify learning objectives. Strong course design skills to include use of media/other instructional methods. Ability to evaluate progress in addition to actual delivery of training sessions.

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

• Preferred Requirements: Bachelor's degree-in Communications/Journalism, English, Education, Training, Healthcare Administration, or Nursing.
• Preferred Work Experience: 2 years-of experience in claims processing, graphic design/publications, provider network, sales/marketing, insurance industry training.
• Preferred Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of claims processing, government healthcare programs. Ability to acquire working knowledge/understanding of specific programs. Ability to acquire working knowledge/understanding of Medicaid, Medicare. Ability to acquire working knowledge/understanding of HIPAA policies/procedures.
• Preferred Software and Other Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Access or other database software.

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 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.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.comor call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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