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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Centralized Appeals Unit - Coordinator 1 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Centralized Appeals Unit - Coordinator 1
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Centralized Appeals Unit - Coordinator 1
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
R-001261
Department
University of New Orleans
Opening Date
07/10/2024
Description
Benefits
Minimum Qualifications
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Review, analyze, and investigate assigned appeals to determine if the proposed action taken by field staff was accurate based on policy, procedure, and information found within the various Medicaid systems.
Draft and assemble the following documents: appeals cover memoranda? summaries of evidence? agency reversals which will include e-mails to staff notifying that a corrective action needs to be taken and letters to the appellants explaining the action taken; withdrawals; and untimely request documents.
Forward the Summary of Evidence, reversal or withdrawal to assigned reviewer, make edits recommended by reviewer.
Upload appeals documents into Medicaid’s Electronic Case Record and upload the documents to the Division of Administrative Law/LDH SharePoint site. Notate the Case Notes indicating that the uploading has been completed and notify the Centralized Appeals Unit's representative assigned to track the appeal that the necessary documents have been uploaded and mailed to the appellant where applicable.
Monitor the reviewed cases for corrective actions taken by field staff. Determine if all required corrective actions have been taken and email the field staff if further corrective actions are required.
Mail a copy of the Summary of Evidence to the appellant or, if applicable, ensure that a copy of the reversal is mailed to the appellant, and notify the Centralized Appeals Unit's representative assigned to track the appeal that it has been mailed and notate same in the Electronic Case Record.
Review changes to Medicaid policy and procedures and attend meetings with Medicaid staff as necessary.
Attend telephone and in person hearings, and cover hearings for employees who are not able to attend.
Maintain knowledge of all Medicaid policies and procedures, and ensure that any new changes, updates and/or clearances are applied accordingly.
Other tasks as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree, or an Associate's degree plus three years of professional experience, or six years of professional experience in lieu of degree.
Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills
Great attention to detail and follow up, and verbal/written communications skills.
Works well both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to set, follow, and meet deadlines.
Proficient in the use of Adobe Acrobat Pro as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
DESIRED:
Advanced degree.
Minimum one year of professional experience with Medicaid appeals processes and procedures.
Minimum one year professional experience with Medicaid eligibility including MAGI, Non-MAGI, Long Term Care and HCBW programs.
Minimum one year of professional experience working in the Medicaid eligibility system LaMEDS.
Industry-related certifications such as HIM, RHIA, RHIT, CDI, CHDA.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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