Associate Specialist, Appeals & Grievances

Associate Specialist, Appeals & Grievances at Molina Healthcare in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Responsible for reviewing and resolving member & provider complaints and communicating resolution to members (or authorized) representatives in accordance with the standards and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES + Enters denials and requests for appeal into information system and prepares documentation for further review. + Research issues utilizing systems and other available resources. + Assures timeliness and appropriateness of appeals according to state and federal and Molina Healthcare guidelines. + Requests and obtains medical records, notes, and/or detailed bills as appropriate to assist with research. + Determines appropriate language for letters and prepare responses to appeals and grievances. + Elevates appropriate appeals to the Appeals Specialist. + Generates and mails denial letters. + Assists with interdepartmental issues to help coordinate problem solving in an efficient and timely manner. + Creates and/or maintains statistics and reporting. + Works with provider & member services to resolve balance bill issues and other member/provider complaints. JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQU I RED ED U C A TI O N : High School Diploma or equivalency REQU I RED E X PE R I E N C E: + 1 year of Molina experience, health claims experience, OR one year of customer service/provider service experience in a managed care or healthcare environment. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V. Pay Range: $21.16 - $34.88 / HOURLY Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account