Demo

Appeals Specialist (Medical Claims)

Northwest Administrators, Inc
Mountlake Terrace, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026
Do you enjoy working with a great team of people? Do you provide exceptional service even when having to solve issues that may be complex and difficult? Does the phrase “details matter” describe your approach to everything? If you answered “YES” then you may be the person we’re seeking for our Appeals Specialist position!

What You'll Be Doing...

The Appeals Specialist will assist in the operations of the Health and Welfare Claims Department and will primarily focus on member disputes and appeals.

  • Review and process member and provider appeals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies
  • Analyze claims, benefits, contracts and regulations to make informed appeal decisions
  • Collaborate with internal teams to prepare and present appeal cases for resolution
  • Clearly communicate appeal outcomes to members, providers and representatives
  • Provide guidance and support to members and providers on appeal procedures

This position has a hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week in the office. The position can be based in our Seattle, Mountlake Terrace or Federal Way office.

Who You Are...

  • Bachelor’s degree or combination of relevant education and experience
  • Medical claims processing and/or appeals experience highly preferred
  • Interpret and retain detailed information from multiple plan descriptions
  • Problem Solver. Strong analytical problem solver with great attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Who We Are...

Northwest Administrators, Inc. is an industry leader in third-party administration of employee benefits. We administer one of the largest multi-employer pension plans in the country, along with numerous large health and welfare plans. As part of our team, you will benefit from many training and development opportunities and can expect a better-than-market benefits package. See what our associates are saying about us at Northwest Administrators Inc. | Careers (nwadmin.com)

If hired, you can expect...

  • Hourly rate range of $30.70 - $41.54 per hour (dependent on experience & qualifications)
  • Medical, dental (w/orthodontia), vision, Rx benefits, disability & life insurance
  • Optional benefits: health flex spending, dependent care assistance & pet insurance
  • Generous 401(k) plan with company base contribution & match
  • Paid Vacation (10 days), Sick Leave (10 days) and Holidays (10 days)
  • Work-life balance

Equal Employment Opportunity

NWA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, amnesty, veteran status, citizenship, family medical history or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. NWA prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Human Resources at HR@nwadmin.com to request accommodation.

Northwest Administrators Inc. | Privacy Policy (nwadmin.com)

Salary : $31 - $42

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Appeals Specialist (Medical Claims)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Appeals Specialist (Medical Claims) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$64,196 - $89,573
Income Estimation: 
$69,387 - $87,587
Income Estimation: 
$82,286 - $101,931
Income Estimation: 
$43,963 - $55,591
Income Estimation: 
$55,490 - $70,607
Income Estimation: 
$49,313 - $64,855
Income Estimation: 
$49,126 - $60,591
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Northwest Administrators, Inc

  • Northwest Administrators, Inc Pasadena, TX
  • Are you a stickler for the details? Are you both a “numbers person” and “customer service oriented?” Are you looking for a new role that provides challengi... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • Northwest Administrators, Inc Seattle, WA
  • Are you an experienced medical claims processor? This could be the opportunity for you! What you'll be doing... At NWA, we process claims per specific plan... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Northwest Administrators, Inc Pasadena, TX
  • At Northwest Administrators Inc., we pride ourselves in delivering superior client and customer service. Meeting expectation is never enough, as we want to... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Northwest Administrators, Inc Pasadena, CA
  • At Northwest Administrators Inc., we pride ourselves in delivering superior client and customer service. Meeting expectation is never enough, as we want to... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Appeals Specialist (Medical Claims) jobs in the Mountlake Terrace, WA area that may be a better fit.

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Seattle, WA
  • $45,331 to $58,925 (JS-5)* $50,532 to $65,689 (JS-6)* $56,153 to $73,003 (JS-7)* $62,187 to $80,848 (JS-8)* Seattle, WA This is an excellent position for a... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • Pharmacy Careers Redmond, WA
  • Appeals Pharmacist – Ensure Fair Medication Access for Patients A confidential managed care organization is seeking an experienced Appeals Pharmacist to re... more
  • 7 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!