The Grievance team manages Cigna Healthcare - Medicare / Medicaid grievances that are presented by our member’s or their representatives pertaining to the authorization of or delivery of clinical and non-clinical services.
Grievance works in collaboration with divisions within and outside the organization to resolve issues in a timely and compliant manner.
Grievances coordinator position is focused on the processing of Medicare customer grievances. This associate may screen incoming complaints received orally or in writing, conducting root cause analysis as needed, creating an action plan, coordinating and communicating resolutions, as well as documenting systems in detail with case notes related to Customer grievances within CMS guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Grievance Coordinator is responsible for corresponding with members, providers and regulators regarding decisions and actions.
- Works collaboratively with the Claims, Customer Service, Appeals, and Medical Management Departments.
- Communicate, collaborate and cooperates with internal and external business partners.
- Adheres to all Compliance / Program Integrity requirements and complies with HIPAA Regulations and must meet / exceed compliance and production goals.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency.
- Supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS :
- One year of health insurance / managed care experience knowledge of healthcare terminology preferable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, PC proficiency to include Microsoft office products.
- One year of health insurance / managed care experience performing Appeals and Grievances functions preferred.
- Will consider managed care associates with three years of experience in customer service, call center or claims processing skills and knowledge of healthcare delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large caseloads and effectively work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated written communication skills, time management, priority setting, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to converse with and collaborate with physicians and physician personnel.
- Ability to identify and define problems, collect data / information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and provide resolution.
- Ability to track and manage case load effectively in Grievance tracking system