Attorney

State of Tennessee

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 8,541,120 - 8,816,640

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A government agency in Nashville is seeking an Attorney to manage Medicaid eligibility appeals and ensure compliance with relevant statutes. The role requires a Juris Doctor from an accredited institution, an active law license in Tennessee, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This is a contract position with a competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Qualifications

Active License to practice law in Tennessee.
Ability to interpret and execute public policy.
Ability to interface with multiple computer systems and applications.

Responsibilities

Research and review appeals in TennCare’s database.
Acquire and maintain understanding of Medicaid statutes.
Review cases to ensure compliance with regulations.
Identify issues affecting eligibility determinations.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Ability to exercise sound judgment

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to foster and maintain cohesive working relationships

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

Knowledge of eligibility appeals procedures

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Overview

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by State of Tennessee. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$62.00/hr - $64.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from State of Tennessee

Senior Technical Recruiter | Human Resources, Operations Management

Job Title: Attorney

Duration: 8 Months

Please complete the Attorney Pre screener when submitting candidates.

“APPLICANTS/RESOURCES may also be expected to help with workload in either Litigation or Legal Review (whichever area they are not currently in) based on volume and work demands”

Description of Duties

Research and review appeals in TennCare’s Tennessee Eligibility Determination System (TEDS) database and make a valid factual dispute determination. 25% of total work effort
Acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of Medicaid statutes, regulations, and policies. 25% of total work effort
Review and monitor cases and appeals to ensure they are processed in compliance with Medicaid statutes, regulations, and policies. 25% of total work effort
Identify issues affecting eligibility determinations and appeals and propose remedial measures. 25% of total work effort

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
Active License to practice law in Tennessee
Ability to foster and maintain cohesive working relationships
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Excellent organizational skills necessary, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines
Excellent writing and communication skills required
Ability to interpret and execute public policy
Ability to interface with multiple computer systems and applications

Desirable Qualifications