Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is currently hiring for an Appeals Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will research complex appeal requests and provide clinical reviews to determine medical necessity, while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Documents the basis of the appeal or retrospective review in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with applicable regulations or standards
• Performs thorough research of the substance of service appeals by both member and provider based on clinical documentation, contractual requirements, governing agencies, policies and procedures, while adhering to confidentiality regulations regarding protected health information
• Performs appeal and retrospective reviews demonstrating ability to define and determine precedence of pertinent issues in application of policies and procedures to clinical information and or application to benefit or policy provisions
• Performs special projects including reviews of clinical information to identify quality of care issues

Skills

• Associate's in a job related field
• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
• 2 years clinical experience plus 1 year utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health, OR, 3 years clinical. FOR PALMETTO GBA (CO. 033) ONLY: 2 years clinical experience plus 2 years utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health experience or a combination of experience in clinical, utilization/medical review, quality assurance or home health experience totaling four years
• Working knowledge of word processing software
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions
• Working knowledge of managed care and various forms of health care delivery systems
• Strong clinical experience to include home health, rehabilitation, and/or broad medical surgical experience
• Knowledge of specific criteria/protocol sets and the use of the same
• Good judgment skills
• Demonstrated customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others
• Analytical or critical thinking skills
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion
• Microsoft Office
• Required License and Certificate: An active, unrestricted RN license from the United States and in the state of hire, OR, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Utilization Review / Medical Review experience
• MCS System Knowledge
• Medicare Part B
• CMS Knowledge
• Knowledge of claims systems
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Power point and Excel
• Coding experience

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid annual leave – the longer you work here, the more you earn.
• Nine paid holidays.
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
• Wellness programs and healthy lifestyle premium discount.
• Tuition assistance.
• Service recognition.
• Incentive Plan.
• Merit Plan.
• Continuing education funds for additional certifications and certification renewal.

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