- Review and process member and provider appeals
- Ensure timely and accurate resolution in compliance with CMS, Medicare, and TennCare guidelines
- Evaluate cases, determine next steps, and manage multiple priorities within strict turnaround times
- Review clinical and medical records and summarize findings for Medical Director review
- Research and document the substance and validity of appeals or quality‑of‑care grievances using multiple systems
- Evaluate medical necessity documentation, including complex situations
- Conduct outreach for clinical information as applicable
- Prepare case files for Medical Director review
- Create individualized member‑and provider‑specific appeal and quality‑of‑care grievance response letters
- Assess response letters for accuracy and compliance and recommend improvements
- Collaborate with clinical and non‑clinical staff to resolve appeals and quality‑of‑care cases
- Meet turnaround times as short as 24–72 hours
Requirements
- 3 years of clinical nursing experience required
- Registered Nurse (RN) with active license in Tennessee, or an active license in the state of residence if participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Law
- Knowledge of Medicare, CMS, and TennCare regulations
- Experience in appeals and grievance processes
- Clinical knowledge
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Customer-focused approach
- Case management skills
- Accurate data entry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or in a team environment
- Ability to handle multiple projects
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work a 40-hour week with flexibility for potential weekend coverage
- Sponsorship is not available for this role
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in clinical nursing with a focus on appeals and grievance processes, ensuring compliance with Medicare, CMS, and TennCare regulations. Proficient in case management and effective communication, with strong analytical skills to evaluate medical necessity documentation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Clinical Nursing Experience
- Knowledge of Medicare and CMS Regulations
- Experience in Appeals and Grievance Processes
- Strong Analytical Skills
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Clinical Knowledge
- Case Management Skills
- Accurate Data Entry
- Medical Necessity Evaluation
- Appeal Documentation
- Response Letter Creation
- Compliance Assessment
Soft Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Customer-Focused Approach
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
- Active RN License in Tennessee
Industry Keywords
- CMS Guidelines
- Medicare Regulations
- TennCare Guidelines
- Quality-of-Care Grievances
- Member Appeals
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)