Data Specialist

Data Specialist class starting on February 3, 2025, to work remotely in Nebraska, Texas and Utah!

Starting wage of $15 per hour!

Ameritas is seeking Data Specialists to review, analyze and edit data through application of "Best Practices" for all dental and eye care claims. Enter data into the claims system. Identify insureds, claimants, and providers.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

What You Do

• Enter data for all claims in accordance with the departmental accuracy and responsiveness standards using the claims/image system and sub-systems.
• Enter and update claimant information to system ensuring accuracy and avoiding duplication. Correctly identify students or other eligible dependents.
• Review insured's address and update when appropriate.
• Review provider address, tax number and National Provider Identifier information and refer for updates when appropriate.
• Enter all dental and eye care procedures on claim form using the appropriate procedure code.
• Systematically review, separate, and process all claims faxed directly into the image system. This requires integration of the fax image and data entry processing systems.
• Index imaged documentation by attaching to the correct historic claim via the claims system.
• Work the front desk, either as a primary, back-up, or as part of a rotation with other associates.
• Back-up the Group Support Specialist in San Antonio as directed by management.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 0-2 years of related experience, previous experience in data entry is preferred.
• Proficient on personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Interpret written information and transcribe accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must possess good grammar in speaking and writing; should have good verbal skills in formal and informal business settings, and be able to write clearly.
• Ability to learn, navigate and maintain knowledge of the claims/image system and electronic manual.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new procedures and job functions derived from changes in laws and business relationships.
• Ability to work periods of overtime as required based upon business need.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Our company motto is "Fulfilling Life" and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
• We're committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.
• A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits you'd expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others.
• Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training and career development opportunities.
  
  
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.