Manager, Grievance & Appeals

Centene Management Company LLC; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Remote/hybrid/work from office options

Job summary

Centene is seeking a Grievance & Appeals Lead in Arizona to manage processing of member grievances and provider appeals, acting as the state liaison and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role entails guiding cross‑functional teams and delivering monthly trend analyses.

You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, drive process improvements, and train external agencies on grievance procedures. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in healthcare or law are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in healthcare/law, grievances and appeals.
• Lead experience with managing cross-functional teams on large projects; supervisory experience including hiring, training and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Process member grievances and provider appeals within contractual timelines.
• Serve as primary contact with State and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Provide monthly reporting to senior management on trends in appeals and grievances.
• Train and guide agencies in developing procedures to comply with grievance and appeals requirements.
• Review and process incoming incident/accident reports.

Skills

Grievances & Appeals

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Purpose

Ensure appropriate processing of member grievance appeals, provider appeals, or request for a State Fair Hearing. Perform duties as the point of contact with the State. Manage the day to day responsibilities of the Grievance & Appeals Coordinators.

Key Details

Candidate must live in Arizona.

Ensure that the Grievance and Appeals department processes all appeals and grievances in accordance with referred time frames and other contractual legal requirements.

Monitor appeals and grievances and provide senior management with monthly reporting on trends.

Ensure that all members and provider grievances are processed and investigated according to contract requirements.

Work with various external constituencies, i.e., state, local and federal governments, local community and the public related to grievance and appeals.

Integrate federal and state law changes into company’s regulatory system related to grievance and appeals.

Recommend solutions and works with department and company staff to ensure problems are corrected and departments are advised of corrective measures to prevent recurrences.

May provide training and direction to agencies in developing procedures to comply with grievance and appeals requirements.

Review and process incoming incident/accident reports.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.

3+ plus years of experience in healthcare/law, grievances and appeals.

Previous experience as a lead in a functional area, managing cross functional teams on large scale projects or supervisory experience including hiring, training, assigning work and managing the performance of staff.

Pay Range

$70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

At Centene

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.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Commitment

Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives. We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.