What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Appeals Coordinator position at Corporate?
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Must live in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Complete Health, a Centene company, is committed to providing quality healthcare solutions to transform the health of Oklahomans.
At Oklahoma Complete Health, we are community advocates and change-makers in search of an inclusive culture grounded by our commitment to work-life balance, competitive compensation, and continuous career development. Join us and be a part of a collaborative, growing network of innovative thinkers delivering solutions at the local level.
Position Purpose:
Act as the liaison for all statewide appeals, fair hearings, review organizations, and other external type appeals. Responsible for ensuring that all appeal letters generated comply with both State and NCQA requirements.
Review clinical information for all appeals utilizing nationally recognized criteria to determine medical necessity of services requested. Prepare reviews for cases that did not meet criteria
Gather, analyze and report verbal and written information regarding member and provider clinical appeals, including information follow up
Prepare response letters for member and provider clinical appeals and ensure letters are compliant with State and NCQA standards.
Maintain files and logs for all appeals
Coordinate with Medical Director(s) to clarify medical determinations or clinical rationale
Maintain current knowledge of NCQA and State regulations
Coordinate Fair Hearings with various internal departments and agencies
Education/Experience:
RN with 4 years of clinical nursing and/or case management experience or LPN/LVN with 5 years of clinical nursing or case management experience. Managed care or utilization review experience preferred.
License/Certification:
LPN, LVN, or RN license.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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