Grievance & Appeals Coordinator I

Arizona Complete Health; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene is hiring an in-office Grievances and Appeals Specialist in Tempe, AZ to analyze and resolve verbal and written claims and authorization appeals from providers and members. The role requires full-time availability and residence in Arizona.

You will gather and report complaints, prepare response letters, maintain files, and support committee coordination. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, with a focus on improving care access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 2+ years grievance or appeals, claims, related managed care experience, or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze and report verbal and written member and provider complaints, grievances and appeals
• Prepare response letters for member and provider complaints, grievances and appeals
• Maintain files on individual appeals and grievances
• May coordinate the Grievance and Appeals Committee
• Support the pay-for-performance programs, including data entry, tracking, organizing, and researching information
• Assist with HEDIS production functions including data entry, calls to provider’s offices, and claims research.
• Manage large volumes of documents including copying, faxing and scanning incoming mail
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Grievances

Appeals

Data analysis

Communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Position Purpose
Analyze and resolve verbal and written claims and authorization appeals from providers and pursue resolution of formal grievances from members.

Position Purpose
Analyze and resolve verbal and written claims and authorization appeals from providers and pursue resolution of formal grievances from members.
Key Details: Candidates must reside in Arizona and be able to work full-time, in office at our Tempe, AZ location. Mailroom experience is preferred.

• Gather, analyze and report verbal and written member and provider complaints, grievances and appeals
• Prepare response letters for member and provider complaints, grievances and appeals
• Maintain files on individual appeals and grievances
• May coordinate the Grievance and Appeals Committee
• Support the pay-for-performance programs, including data entry, tracking, organizing, and researching information
• Assist with HEDIS production functions including data entry, calls to provider’s offices, and claims research.
• Manage large volumes of documents including copying, faxing and scanning incoming mail
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  

Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred. 2+ years grievance or appeals, claims, related managed care experience, or relevant experience.
Pay Range: $19.43 - $32.98 per hour
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You'll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It's work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act