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Appeal Coordinator I

Job Title
Appeal Coordinator I
Duration
Open until filled
Description

Let’s do great things, together!

About Moda
Founded in Oregon in 1955, Moda is proud to be a company of real people committed to quality. Today, like then, we’re focused on building a better future for healthcare. That starts by offering outstanding coverage to our members, compassionate support to our community and comprehensive benefits to our employees. It keeps going by connecting with neighbors to create healthy spaces and places, together. Moda values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We aim to demonstrate our commitment to diversity through all our business practices and invite applications from candidates that share our commitment to this diversity. Our diverse experiences and perspectives help us become a stronger organization. Let’s be better together.


Position Summary
Investigate and respond to medical, pharmacy and dental grievances, complaints, appeals, and inquiries for the organization.   Respond to outside regulatory inquiries as needed.


Pay Range
$20.88- $26.10​​​ hourly (depending on experience)


Please fill out an application on our company page, linked below, to be considered for this position.

https://j.brt.mv/jb.do?reqGK=27733055&refresh=true


Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Life, & Disability
  • 401K- Matching
  • FSA
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PTO and Company Paid Holidays


Required Skills, Experience & Education:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
    1. 6 months to 2 years of experience of medical/dental claims processor or customer service preferred.  
    2. Demonstrated knowledge of CMS rules for Medicare and Medicaid grievance, complaint and appeal processes preferred.
    3. Knowledge and understanding of complaint and appeal procedures preferred.
  • Ability to interpret benefit contracts and/or Moda Health administrative policies, products, and business lines.
  • Demonstrated strong reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated initiative, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
  • 10 key proficiency of 105 kspm on a numeric keypad.
  • Type a minimum of 25 wpm accurately on a computer keyboard.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, or other core operating systems.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines while completing a high volume of work.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and project a professional business image.
  • Ability to adhere to Moda Health attendance policies and work assigned schedule which may include some overtime and occasional weekend and Holiday coverage.
  • Ability to communicate positively, patiently, and courteously.


Primary Functions:

  • Research all grievances, complaints, correspondence, and appeals. Perform a complete review at each stage of the complaint/appeal process and ensure the appropriate documentation, including claim review to determine over/underpayment.
  • Respond in writing (or orally when appropriate) to requests, grievances, complaints, and appeals within the mandated timeframes.
  • Ability to maintain a full caseload.
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately with other departments to ensure complete and fair reviews of grievances, complaints, and appeals.
  • Communicate by letter and/or telephone with members, claimants, independent review entities, attorneys, and providers regarding claims/policies on Moda Health benefit plans.
  • Interpret contracts (evidence of coverage; handbooks) and determine actions required.
  • Respond to independent review entity requests for member case files within the stipulated timelines and ensure appropriate documentation required for reporting. Staff may also be required to respond to DFR requests or attend Medicaid hearings as a representative of the company.
  • Work with appropriate departments to effectuate decisions.
  • Meets the departments established production and accuracy standards for case completion.
  • Accurately document in system the outcome of grievances, complaints, and appeals.
  • Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions & Contact with Others
  • Office environment with extensive close PC and keyboard work, constant sitting, and phone work. Must be able to navigate multiple screens. Constant shifting of priorities and day-to-day duties.  Occasional work in excess of 37.5 hours per week in order to meet business needs.
  • Inside the company including with Medicare Programs, Medicaid Services, Professional Relations and Contracting, Customer Service, Membership Accounting, Claims, Legal Services, Regulatory, Compliance, Privacy and Healthcare Services teams.  Outside the company with Members, Provider Offices, Independent Review Entities, Attorneys, and contracted vendors.

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Together, we can be more. We can be better.
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Moda Health seeks to allow equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. This is applicable to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training. 

For more information regarding accommodations please direct your questions to Kristy Nehler and Daniel McGinnis via our humanresources@modahealth.com email.