Grievance Resolution Specialist

Company: Kinetic Personnel Group Inc.
Location: Orange
Posted on: April 28, 2024

Job Description:

Kinetic Personnel Group is currently recruiting for a Grievance Resolution Specialist for a Public Health Agency (government entity). This position will be based in Orange County. This 3 billion-dollar a year government public agency is renowned for its work in the community and being a great place to work.The Grievance Resolution Specialist coordinates the Grievance and Appeal resolution process, responds to verbal and written Grievances and Appeals from members and/or providers relating to member eligibility and benefits, contract administration, claims processing, utilization management decisions, and pharmacy and vision decisions. The incumbent has frequent external contact with members and families, healthcare providers, health networks, third-party administrators, and regulators. The incumbent collaborates with internal departments such as Customer Service, Provider Operations, Pharmacy, and Medical Management to identify factors necessary for the optimal resolution of Grievances and Appeals.*Job duties:** Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity, and accountability.* Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department.* Maintains adequate information in companys Healths systems; ensures data collection, summarization, integration, and reporting which includes case creation and management and events/activity tracking.* Gathers pertinent information regarding the grievances and appeals received, including, but not limited to, member or provider concerns, supporting information related to initial decision-making, new information supporting the grievance or appeal, or supplemental information required to evaluate grievances and appeals within regulatory requirements.* Coordinates and/or participates in case discussion with operational experts to result in a final case disposition as needed.* Evaluates case details, proposes recommendations, or makes decisions as applicable; ensures organization decision is implemented according to the Grievance and Appeals policies and case resolution.* Develops resolution letters and correspondence to members and providers.* Communicates with internal and external customers to ensure timely review and resolution of grievances or appeals.* Initiates referrals to Quality Improvement department as applicable and facilitates responses to members according to company Health policy.* Assists with Health Networks compliance process.* Identifies trends and root cause of issues; proposes solutions or escalates ongoing issues to management.* Meets performance measurement goals for Grievance and Appeals Resolution Services.* Completes other projects and duties as assigned.* Exercise discretion in processing confidential information.* Identify critical issues and make recommendations or decisions by using critical thinking skills.* Document and present case research findings and formulate resolution letters.* Communicate clearly and concisely both, orally and in writing.* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with company Healths leadership and staff.* Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.*Requirements:** High School diploma or equivalent required. (Associates degree preferred)* 1 year of experience in any of the following areas: Grievances and Appeals, Claims, Regulatory Compliance, Customer Service, or related fields required.* Managed Care industry, health care, Medi-Cal/Medicaid, and Medicare processes.* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above is also qualifying.* Bilingual in English and in one of companys Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese) preferred.* Appeals and Grievances operating procedures and processes strongly preferred.Tracking CodeRTF 2157Job Types: Full-time, TemporaryPay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Vision insuranceExperience level:* 2 yearsShift:* 8 hour shift* Day shiftWeekly day range:* Monday to FridayWork setting:* In-person* OfficeEducation:* High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:* Grievance and Appeals: 1 year (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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