Senior Coordinator, Complaint & Appeals – Remote

CVS Health; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking an Appeals Specialist to oversee investigation and resolution of customer appeals across multiple products. You will coordinate responses from various business units, ensure timely, customer-focused outcomes, and report trends to leadership.

Medicare knowledge is a plus and strong attention to detail is required. You will mentor teammates on policy interpretation, work with clinical and management teams to improve turnaround times, and uphold federal and state regulations

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years in areas such as claim platforms, products and benefits; patient management; contract drafting; compliance and regulatory analysis; special investigations; provider relations; customer service or audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investigation and resolution of appeals across products.
• Coordinate responses from multiple business units.
• Ensure timely, customer-focused responses and escalate when needed.
• Mentor team on policy interpretation and compliance.
• Identify trends and report to leadership for process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School or GED

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritise safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger — helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

Responsible for Oversight of that that investigates and resolution of appeals scenarios for all products, which may contain multiple issues and, may require coordination of responses from multiple business units. Ensure timely, customer focused response to appeals. Identify trends and emerging issues and report and recommend solutions. Independently coaches others on appeals ensuring compliance with Federal and/or State regulations. Manage control and trend inventory, independently investigate, adapts to changes or revise policy to resolve the most escalated cases coming from internal and external constituents for all products. Responsible for serving as the point of contact for the appeal if there is an inquiry from leadership, compliance and State regulators. Understand and adapt to departmental process and policies. Medicare knowledge is a plus. Fast Turn Around of inventory, collaboration with clinical team and management. Attention to detail is needed and must be able to maintain compliance turn-around times, with accurate case resolution or research. Remain a part of the solution by escalating issues that may impact compliance timeliness. Additional duties as assigned which will include a carrying a modified case load including but not limited to:

• Serves as a content model expert and mentor to team regarding Aetna’s policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements.

• Ensures work of team meets federal and state requirements and quality measures, with respect to letter content and turn-around time for appeals, complaints and grievances handling.

• Independently researches and translates policy and procedures into intelligent and logically written responses for Executive or Senior leaders on escalated cases.

• Successfully works across functions, segments, and teams to create, populate, and trend reports to find resolution to escalated cases.

• Identify potential risks and cost implications to avoid incorrect or inaccurate responses and/or decisions which may result in additional rework, confusion to the constituents, or legal ramifications.

• Additional duties as assigned which will include a carrying a modified case load including but not limited to:-Research incoming electronic appeals, complaints and grievance to identify if appropriate for unit based upon published business responsibilities. Identify correct resource and reroute inappropriate work items that do not meet appeals, complaints and grievance criteria.

• Research Standard Plan Design or Certification of Coverage (Evidence of Coverage) relevant to the member to determine accuracy/appropriateness of benefit/administrative denial.

• Research claim processing logic to verify accuracy of claim payment, member eligibility data, billing/payment status, prior to initiation of appeal process.

• -Research incoming electronic appeals, complaints and grievance to identify if appropriate for unit based upon published business responsibilities. Identify correct resource and reroute inappropriate work items that do not meet appeals, complaints and grievance criteria.

• Research Standard Plan Design or Certification of Coverage relevant to the member to determine accuracy/appropriateness of benefit/administrative denial.

• Identify and research all components within member or provider/practitioner appeals, complaints and grievance for all products and services.

Required Qualifications

At least 2+ years in one of the following areas: claim platforms, products, and benefits; patient management; product or contract drafting; compliance and regulatory analysis; special investigations; provider relations; customer service or audit experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Some Medicare and/or Medicaid knowledge

• Experience in reading or researching benefit language

• Ability to work in fast paced, high volume environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills to handle high inventory which aids in meeting or exceeding metrics

• Solution driven and can handle complex issues with accuracy

Education

High School or GED

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$18.50 – $38.82

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments (https://learn.bswift.com/cvshealth-mainland) .

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/30/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.