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RN Health Plan Grievance & Appeals Specialist - Denver Health Medical Plan (Must Be a Colorado Resident)

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Job Location drjobs

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 72400 - 112200

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

We are recruiting for a motivated RN Health Plan Grievance & Appeals Specialist - Denver Health Medical Plan (Must Be a Colorado Resident) to join our team!


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Department

Managed Care Administration

Must Be a Colorado Resident

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision the Registered Nurse Grievance & Appeals is responsible for assessing and completing appropriate documentation for tracking and trending including conducting all pertinent research in order to evaluate respond and close grievances and appeals for Denver Health Medical Plans members member representatives contracted rental networks hospitals physician groups primary care physicians specialty care physicians and other individual health care providers in accordance with the Plans adjudication and determination policies. Ensures that all Member Grievances and Appeals and Provider Resubmissions Reconsiderations and Appeals including all incoming correspondence are properly processed on a timely basis.


Essential Functions:

  • Maintains grievance and appeal information as well as supporting documentation in accordance with regulatory bodies for all lines of business at the Medical Plan. (10%)
  • Notifies appropriate channels in compliance of all regulations and policies while balancing the need to produce high quality work related to complex and sensitive issues. (10%)
  • Proposes recommendations and decisions to all grievances and appeals through internal and external communications. (10%)
  • Coordinates the compilation of appeal case files for transmission to third-party reviewers physician reviewers and independent reviewer entities. (5%)
  • Maintains knowledge of current regulatory standards internal policies and procedures and ensures compliance at all times. (10%)
  • Maintains knowledge and information on contract terms and benefit plans for all Plan lines of business. (5%)
  • Consults and communicates effectively with Appeals Manager senior leaders and other departments in the investigation and disposition of the grievance or appeals as deemed necessary or in compliance of regulatory requirements. (20%)
  • Leverages both written and verbal communications; and ensures all provider resolution communications are timely as well as organized accurate comprehensive and crafted professionally. (10%)
  • Conduct and Review Quality of Care Concern Complaints (10%)
  • Perform Utilization Reviews for 1st Level Appeals by utilizing MCG (evidence-based medical criteria) (10%)


Education:

  • Associates Degree Registered Nurse required


Work Experience:

  • 1-3 years experience in a managed care health insurance plan required. Previous grievance and appeals experience preferred.


Licenses:

  • RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required


Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to investigate and analyze appeals with a level of thoroughness and in a timely manner.
  • Ability to listen effectively and appropriately respond to difficult and urgent situations.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and research skills and the ability to solve problems creatively objectively and rapidly.
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills including conflict resolution and mediation.
  • Ability to write summaries prepare reports and write comprehensive letters using proper grammar and sentence structure.
  • Must have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of managed care health insurance plans regulatory and other policies and procedures including grievance and appeals practices.
  • Has critical thinking skills ability to prioritize issues handles sensitive issues with confidentiality tact and diplomacy.
  • Ability to cope with a very high volume of tasks on a tight timeline under demanding conditions.
  • Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment and ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Data Entry Software
  • Familiarity with various office equipment

Must Be a Colorado Resident

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$72400.00 - $112200.00 / yr

Benefits

  • Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans

  • Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

  • On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

  • Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

  • Tuition reimbursement & assistance

  • Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

  • Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

  • National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

  • Respect

  • Belonging

  • Accountability

  • Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full-Time

Company Industry

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