Seeking a Remote Clinical Appeals Nurse who will be responsible for the completion of clinical appeals and state hearings from all states (must have Ohio license).

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the completion of clinical appeals and state hearings from all states

• Review and complete all provider clinical appeals within required timeframes.

• Review and complete member clinical appeals within required timeframes.

• Review all information necessary to prepare State Hearing packets.

• Communicate with state agencies and internal departments to prepare for State Hearings

• Attend assigned State Hearing and completed all required compliances.

• Complete required compliances for Administrative Hearing decisions

• Apply CareSource Medical Policy and Milliman guidelines when processing clinical appeals.

• Issue notification letters to providers and members.

• Issue administrative denials appropriately.

• Refer denials based on medical necessity to medical director.

• Maintain hard copy documentation, Facets documentation and appeals database documentation at 90-95% accuracy rates.

• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc appeals reporting.

• Collaborate with the Quality Improvement and Clinical Operations Team Lead to prepare all requests for Independent External Review

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting requirements.

• Perform any other job duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted RN License is required.

• Associate degree or equivalent years of relevant experience required.

• Managed care, appeals, and Medicaid experience preferred.

• Utilization review experience is strongly preferred.

• MCG Certification is required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

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