Appeals & Grievance Nurse Analyst

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is seeking an Appeals & Grievance Nurse Analyst to review and process member and provider appeals in a fully remote environment. You will assess medical necessity documentation, summarize findings for Medical Director review, and ensure timely resolution within CMS, Medicare, and TennCare guidelines.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with appeals/grievance processes, and familiarity with policy-driven workflows.

Qualifications

• 3 years clinical nursing experience required.
• Active RN license in Tennessee or Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timeliness and quality per regulations.
• Research and document substance and validity of the appeal or QOC grievance using multiple systems.
• Research medical necessity documents submitted for clinical review and gather information for Medical Director review.
• Prepare detailed, individualized appeal and grievance response letters with recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff to resolve appeals and quality of care cases.

Skills

RN license

Independent worker

MS Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are hiring an Appeals & Grievance Nurse Analyst at BCBST!

In this role, you will review and process appeals submitted by members and providers, ensuring timely and accurate resolution in compliance with CMS, Medicare, and TennCare guidelines. You will evaluate cases, determine next steps, and manage multiple priorities while meeting strict turnaround times.

You will also review clinical and medical records, summarize findings for Medical Director review, and operate within turnaround times as short as 24–72 hours. Your work will play a critical role in maintaining regulatory compliance, improving member experience, and supporting high-quality outcomes through detailed case analysis and effective use of digital tools.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a customer‑focused approach. You will be a strong candidate if you have knowledge of Medicare, CMS, and TennCare regulations, along with experience in appeals and grievance processes. Clinical knowledge, strong data entry accuracy, case management skills, and experience (or interest) in using AI tools such as Copilot to improve efficiency will further strengthen your candidacy.

We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work — guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members.

Note

• This is a fully remote role with a 40-hour workweek; flexibility is required based on business needs, including potential weekend coverage
• Sponsorship is not available for this role

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures timeliness and quality is met per regulations/guidelines.
• Utilize multiple systems in order to appropriately research and document the substance and validity of the appeal or QOC grievance.
• Evaluate and research medical necessity documentation submitted for clinical review including complex situations. Conduct outreach as applicable for clinical information and preparing case files for the Medical Director to review.
• Create detailed member and provider specific individualized appeal and QOC grievance response letters; assess appeal and QOC grievance response letters for accuracy and compliance as well as providing recommendations for improvement, if needed.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical and non‑clinical staff for appropriate resolution of appeals and quality of care cases.

Experience

Job Qualifications

• 3 years - Clinical nursing experience required

Skills\Certifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must be a team player, be organized and have the ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

License

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Law.

Number of Openings Available: 1

Worker Type: Employee

Company: BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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