Manager Remote Appeal And Grievances Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
$19.80 - $25.50 - $31.19
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This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.
MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare.
At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution!
Job Description
Summary
The Appeals & Grievances (A&G) team is responsible for managing all aspects of the appeals and grievances process, including-but not limited to-intake, processing, notification, and compliance. The Appeals & Grievances Coordinator II serves as a key member of the A&G team, processing appeal and grievance requests in accordance with established standards for accuracy, timeliness, productivity, client performance commitments, and regulatory requirements (e.g., state and federal regulations, professional accreditations). This position reports directly to the Supervisor of Appeals & Grievances Operations and is led by the Lead Coordinator (Coordinator III). The Coordinator II utilizes various business applications-such as MedAccess, MedResponse®, FileNet, RightFax, and Salesforce-to perform analysis, retrieve information, and enter data as needed to complete assigned tasks. Strong reasoning skills are essential for evaluating appeal and grievance requests for appropriateness and ensuring adherence to required processes. General knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required to assist in managing and generating reports related to appeals and grievances metrics. The ability to multitask and cross-train in both appeals and grievances processing is essential to support the weekend rotation schedule. Additional responsibilities include assisting the Lead Coordinator (Coordinator III) in training new employees and interacting with both internal and external customers as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluate and process Appeals and Grievances per establish work instructions and approved departmental documents.
• Perform and document outreach activities (including outbound calls and faxes) to obtain information necessary for processing Appeals and Grievances or to communicate the results of Appeal and Grievance reviews.
• Ensure Appeals and Grievances are finalized within the required turnaround time (TAT) in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

• Assisting management with the quality review program.

• Must be able to cross-train across the appeal and grievance task divisions.

• Managing and generating reports for appeals and grievances metrics.

• Assisting Appeals and Grievances Coordinator III with staff process training.
• Participating in the rotating weekend on-call schedule as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities
Client Responsibilities
This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
GED/HS Diploma and 2+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous Pharmacy Benefit Management experience preferred.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Office Suite. Proficiency of knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Certified Pharmacy Technician and/or state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician required. Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities

• Oral Communication: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listen and obtain clarification when needed. Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and informatively. Edit work for spelling and grammar.
• Teamwork: Balance team and individual responsibilities. Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' view. Give and welcome feedback. Contribute to building a positive team spirit. Put the success of the team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Support everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support: Follow policies and procedures. Complete required tasks correctly and on time. Support organization's goals and values. Benefit organization through outside activities. Support affirmative action and respects diversity.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Composure
• Decision Quality
• Organizational Agility
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Peer Relations
• Time Management
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Learning on the Fly
• Political Savvy

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position may regularly be exposed to or encounter moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Work Location
This position works on-site at the San Diego Headquarters or other company location (or from a remote location with management approval based on business requirements). Must provide adequate support to internal clients; be available for regular interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as be available to facilitate effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders.
Working Hours
This is a full-time non-exempt position requiring one to be able to work overtime from time to time in order to get the job done. Therefore, one must have the ability to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required. This may be changed at any time to meet the needs of the business. The typical working hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Travel
This position requires no travel however attendance may be required at various local conferences and meetings.
The Perks:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays
• Incentive Compensation
• 401K with Company match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

To explore all that MedImpact has to offer, and the greatness you can bring to our teams, please submit your resume to www.medimpact.com/careers
MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego, California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/Veterans
OSHA/ADA:
To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.