Job Title: Appeals Analyst RN Location: Columbia, SC 29229 (Remote, after 4 weeks onsite training) Duration: 4 months assignment with possible conversion Shift:Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm Payrate: $32/hr.
Summary: Researches the substance of complex appeal or retrospective review requests including pre-pay and post-payment review appeal requests. Provides thorough clinical review or benefit analysis to determine if the requested services meet medical necessity guidelines. Documents decisions within mandated timeframes and in compliance with applicable regulations or standards.
Responsibilities:
35% Documents the basis of the appeal or retrospective review in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with applicable regulations or standards.
30% Performs thorough research of the substance of service appeals by both member and provider based on clinical documentation, contractual requirements, governing agencies, policies and procedures, while adhering to confidentiality regulations regarding protected health information.
30% Performs appeal and retrospective reviews demonstrating ability to define and determine precedence of pertinent issues in application of policies and procedures to clinical information and or application to benefit or policy provisions.
5% Performs special projects including reviews of clinical information to identify quality of care issues.
Required Education: Associate Degree - Nursing or Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing. Required Work Experience: 2 years clinical experience plus 1 year utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health, OR, 3 years clinical. 2 years clinical experience plus 2 years utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health experience or a combination of experience in clinical, utilization/medical review, quality assurance or home health experience totaling four years. Required License and Certificate: An active, unrestricted RN license from the United States and in the state of hire, OR, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree- Nursing. Preferred Work Experience: 3 years-utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health, plus 5 years clinical. Languages: English.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $30.00/hr.
