RN Appeals Analyst

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.
Description
 

Location

This is a fully remote position; however, all candidates must be located in and reside in South Carolina. You will be required to come to our Percival Road office in South Carolina twice yearly for in-person meetings.

Full-time (40 hours/week) Monday – Friday with the flexibility to work anytime during the hours between 7:30am to 5:00pm.

Orientation & Training:

• If a candidate lives more than 50 miles away, they can do orientation and training remotely

• If they live less than 50 miles away, they must come on-site for orientation and training (as long as it's being offered on-site)

Equipment Pickup:

• Regardless of distance, all candidates must come into the office at least one day to pick up their equipment

• However, for candidates over 50 miles away, they try to limit in-office time to just the equipment pickup day

What You Will Do:

• Documents the basis of the appeal or retrospective review in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with applicable regulations or standards.

• 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.

• 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.

• Performs special projects including reviews of clinical information to identify quality of care issues.

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need the Following:

• Required Education: Associate's in a job related field.

• Degree Equivalency: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.

• Required Experience: 2 years clinical experience plus 1 year utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health, OR, 3 years clinical. FOR PALMETTO GBA (CO. 033) ONLY: 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 Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of word processing software.  Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions.  Working knowledge of managed care and various forms of health care delivery systems. Strong clinical experience to include home health, rehabilitation, and/or broad medical surgical experience.  Knowledge of specific criteria/protocol sets and the use of the same.  Good judgment skills.  Demonstrated customer service, organizational,  oral and written communication skills.  Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.  Analytical or critical thinking skills.  Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

• 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).

• Required Software and tools: Microsoft Office.

• Work Environment:  Typical office environment. Deadline driven environment.

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

• 3 years- claims/utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health, plus 5 years clinical

• Excel or other spreadsheet software. Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Power point and Excel

• Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) process. Knowledge of statistical principles. Knowledge of National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCAG). Knowledge of Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC). Knowledge of South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI). Knowledge of US DOL and Health Insurance Portability/Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards/regulations. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Knowledge of claims systems. Presentation skills.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance 

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected] or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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