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Posted on 10/6/2025

Deadline 10/13/25
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

1,001-5,000 employees

Independent not-for-profit health plan serving Tennessee

No salary listed

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Chattanooga, TN, USA

Remote

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • At least one year of experience in medical office settings
  • At least one year of experience working with the senior population
  • Knowledgeable in medical terminology
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability
  • Proficient interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Independent, sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks and set priorities
  • Effective time management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Responsibilities
  • Respond to member inquiries via a dedicated phone line
  • Assist with a variety of member needs in a timely and empathetic manner
  • Complete Health Risk Assessments and manage incoming faxes as part of the role’s administrative responsibilities
  • Conducting educational telephone calls advising members of available benefits, services and programs; completes health needs assessment, and refers members to population health management programs as appropriate
  • Reaching out to members with identified gaps in care; encouraging and motivating them to become compliant; offering assistance in locating providers and appointment scheduling
  • Managing system work queues; screening identified members for eligibility, prior case activities, recent claims, customer service inquiries and authorization history; assigning members to clinical team for call outreach and intervention
  • Facilitating research and analysis of inquiries and/or complaints related to processes and designations, member lost incentives, and other program related inquiries
  • Work overtime as needed
  • Various immunizations and/or associated medical tests may be required for this position
  • This job requires digital literacy assessment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Associates Degree in education, communication, or health related field or equivalent work experience
  • 2 years of experience in a customer service support role is required
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee provides health insurance and related services as a not-for-profit, locally governed plan serving Tennesseans. Members buy health plans and use a broad provider network for care; the plan handles billing, referrals, and covered expenses to reduce out-of-pocket costs. It stands out by being locally governed and not-for-profit while belonging to the national BCBS network, ensuring consistent benefits across state lines. The goal is to provide peace of mind through better health and help Tennesseans stay healthy today and build a healthier tomorrow.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Founded

1945

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What believers are saying

  • ACA enrollment grows in Tennessee boosting Marketplace membership.
  • Calvin Anderson joins board enhancing strategic consulting expertise.
  • New protections against surprise bills effective January 1, 2022 strengthen member trust.

What critics are saying

  • Terminated 100 employees due to 2026 enrollment challenges and financial pressures.
  • THCII program ended December 31, 2025 forces higher provider costs absorption.
  • UnitedHealthcare captures 15% more employer share via aggressive pricing in Tennessee.

What makes BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee unique

  • Launched Network E lowest-premium plan in Chattanooga partnering with Erlanger Health.
  • Introduced statewide Food as Medicine initiative with FarmboxRx.
  • Promoted Dr. Ashima Goyal and Dr. Tracy McDowd as pharmacy directors.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Oct 21st, 2025
BlueCross Recognized as Top Workplace

BlueCross recognized as top workplace. Insurer earns awards for workplace culture. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross) has recently received several awards acknowledging the company's supportive employee culture and commitment to creating a workplace that helps employees succeed. "Supporting our employees and cultivating an environment that encourages professional growth remains a top priority," said Roy Vaughn, BlueCross SVP and chief human resources officer. "The recent recognition BlueCross has received speaks both to our efforts to make the company an employer of choice and to the contributions of our employees who help us live out our mission each day." BlueCross has been recognized by Forbes for the seventh time in a row as one of its best employers in Tennessee. The company ranked #16 out of 80 employers in the state and was the second-highest ranked insurer in Tennessee. Forbes partners with Statista, a market research firm, to survey more than 160,000 employees from across the country. Participants are asked to evaluate their workplaces based on factors like wage parity, work culture and paths to professional advancement. View the full Best in State Employers list here. BlueCross was recently named Best Employer for Company Culture by Forbes, ranking #159 out of 600 companies. The company was also the fourth-highest ranked Blue plan on the inaugural list. Forbes partnered with Statista, a market research firm, to survey more than 218,000 workers on fairness, inclusivity and opportunity within the workplace. Questions evaluated work-life balance, collaboration among teams, recognition of good performance and advancement opportunities for employees. View the full Best Employer for Company Culture list here. For the sixth time, BlueCross has been recognized by Forbes as one of its Best Employers for Women, ranked #7 out of 700 companies- the highest ranked Blue plan on the list. Forbes partnered with Statista, a market research firm, to survey 140,000 women working at companies with at least 1,000 employees in the United States. Women were asked to rate their employer's pay equity, advancement opportunities, parental leave, work-life balance, benefits for childcare or eldercare, and the company's handling of incidents related to sexual misconduct and discrimination. The number of women in executive and board positions were considered as well. View the full Best Employers for Women list here. Every year, The Tennessean partners with an employee engagement technology partner, Energage LLC, to rank the best places to work in Middle Tennessee. This year, BlueCross ranked #9 out of 24 companies in the 125-399 employee category. This recognition is based on responses to a 25-question survey sent to Nashville-area employees with questions related to pay and benefits, direction, leadership, meaningfulness and appreciation. View the full Top Workplaces in Middle Tennessee Employers list here. For the second time in a row, BlueCross was rated among U.S. News & World Report's top privately owned companies in healthcare, one of only five Tennessee-based organizations to make the list. Companies were evaluated on a variety of factors, including quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance, belongingness, career opportunities and professional development. View the Best Private Companies to Work For list here. For more news and updates about the company's commitment to employee engagement, workplace culture, and community service, visit the BlueCross News Center. About BlueCross BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan serving more than 3.4 million members in Tennessee and around the country. The Chattanooga-based company was founded in 1945 and has brought peace of mind to its members and local communities for more than 75 years. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. For more information, visit the company's news center at bcbstnews.com.

Chattanooga Times Free Press
Sep 2nd, 2025
Volkswagen Chattanooga to furlough 160 workers as ID.4 production pauses

Chattanooga-based BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, the state's largest health insurer, said it would lay off around 150 employees between September and early 2026 as it cut its Shared Health subsidiary.

Chattanooga Times Free Press
Dec 2nd, 2024
Affordable Care Act enrollment grows in Tennessee

Last year, BlueCross launched its Network E program in Chattanooga as its lowest-premium plan in Chattanooga through a new and more restrictive network of health providers in a partnership with Erlanger Health.

Local 3 News
Oct 22nd, 2024
Superintendent recommends Hamilton County school board reconsider plan to move CCA to Gateway

BlueCross in 2023 accepted a $10 million bid from the county for the purchase of the Gateway building.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Oct 18th, 2024
BlueCross Names Goyal, McDowd as Directors in Pharmacy Division

CHATTANOOGA- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross) has promoted Dr. Ashima Goyal and Dr. Tracy McDowd to new roles as directors of clinical pharmacy.

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