What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grievance & Appeals Coordinator position at Elevance Health?
Grievance & Appeals Coordinator
Location : This position will work remotely. The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of an Elevance pulse point, in one of the following states : Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, or Tennessee.
Hours : Tuesday - Friday from 8 : 30 am until 7 : 00 pm CST
A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Post Acute Solutions, formerly myNEXUS, is the leader in health resource optimization, focused on transforming how healthcare is delivered and promoting the advancement of care for the people we serve. The Grievance & Appeals Coordinator is responsible for investigating and reviewing customer grievances and appeals regarding provision of service and benefit coverage issues. Triages clinical and non-clinical inquiries, grievances and appeals, prepares case files for member grievance committees / hearings.
How you will make an impact :
Summarizes and presents essential information for the clinical specialist or medical / dental director and legal counsel.
Responds to oral and written complaints sent to the Office of the Chairman, President or Vice President complaints.
Ensures appropriate resolution to inquiries, grievances and appeals within specified timeframes established by either regulatory / accreditation agencies or customer needs.
Contacts members to gather information and communicate disposition of case; documents interactions.
Generates written correspondence to members, providers and regulatory agencies.
Identifies barriers to customer satisfaction and recommends actions to address operational challenges.
Pursues ongoing education / training on benefits / services to ensure accurate resolution of grievances and appeals, and overall industry knowledge and development (i.e. HIAA, LOMA, etc.).
Operates a PC / image station to obtain and extract information; documents information, activities and changes in the database.
Minimum Requirements :
- Requires a HS Diploma or equivalent and 4 years progressively complex experience working in grievances and appeals; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences :
Locations : Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient / member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Salary : $20 - $34
