Lead Grievance & Appeals Coordinator

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Location: Position is remote. However, travel to the Tempe, AZ office may be necessary.

Position Purpose: Provide support and direction for the daily operations of the appeals function

• Provide consultation for problem resolution for appeals staff and monitor team work output to ensure compliance with internal and NCQA standards
• Identify training, process improvement and resource needs to maximize team performance and recommend action plans to management
• Review denial and appeal letters as needed to ensure appropriate content and message
• Prepare for state/health plan audits, response to complaints and request for state fair hearing documentation
• Prepare monthly reports, logs, and other health plan or state contractual requirements
• Review and monitor team workload and output to ensure optimum efficiency and accuracy
• Serve as the point of contact for issues that arise from members, providers and internal team
• Train and educate new and existing team on processes, policies and procedures, and contract or market requirements

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 2+ years of grievance and appeals experience in a Healthcare or Managed Care setting.

*Prefer claims and prior leadership experience.

Location: Position is remote. However, travel to the Tempe, AZ office may be necessary.

Pay Range: $22.79 - $38.84 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act