RN Clinical Appeals Coordinator

Centene LA, US

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$33.71 - $60.67 / hour

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Applicants must reside in LA and have RN licensure

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
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Applicants must reside in LA and have RN licensure

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.

Corporate & Louisiana Healthcare Connections Requirements: Current state RN, LPN, or LVN, LPC, LCSW, or Psy.D license.

Pay Range: $33.71 - $60.67 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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