Administrator, Group Sales

Location:This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need to work overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings. This role is located at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229.

What You Will Do:

• Review all forms/documents for completeness.
• Contact agents/groups for needed information.
• Verify coverage benefits.
• Key group and member information into enrollment system.
• Perform initial underwriting review using medical rater program.
• Request necessary medical records.
• Submit packages to underwriting.
• Run alternate proposals through Accel-a-rate proposal system.
• Review rating for workers' compensation and out of state employees.
• Retrieve claims history information.
• Acquires necessary approval from Companion Life.
• Handles inquiries from agents, group leaders, and customers.
• Works closely with agents, agencies, and sales representatives to determine if additional training is necessary based on quality of groups submitted.

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need The Following:

• Required Education: Associate's
• Degree Equivalency: 2 years job related work experience
• Required Experience: 2 years small group marketing, membership, underwriting, and/or customer service.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Good judgment skills.
• Effective customer service and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.
• Analytical or critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree- Marketing, Business Administration, communications, or related field.
• Preferred Software and Tools: Knowledge of Accelerate/My Business Manager.
• Working knowledge of database software.
• Required Skills and Abilities:
• Effective presentation skills.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access or other database software.

Work Environment: Typical office environment.

What We can Do for You:

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
• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition
• Employee Assistance
• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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 minorities, females, disabled individuals and 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 physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, 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.