L.A. Care Health Plan
Lead Customer Solution Center Appeals and Grievances
L.A. Care Health Plan, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Lead Customer Solution Center Appeals and Grievances
Job Category:
Customer Service
Department:
CSC Appeals & Grievances
Location:
Los Angeles, CA, US, 90017
Position Type:
Full Time
Requisition ID:
11614
Salary Range:
$67,186.00 (Min.) - $87,342.00 (Mid.) - $107,498.00 (Max.)
Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time.
Mission:
L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.
Job SummaryThe Lead of Customer Solution Center Appeals and Grievances is responsible for assisting with the development of a successful and cohesive Appeals and Grievance unit, with a high level of productivity to achieve the department's overall performance metrics, and to meet and/or exceed member satisfaction. Responsible for the day to day oversight of Appeals and Grievance Specialist by closely monitoring work, providing feedback on performance, training, coaching, mentoring, motivating, and ensuring compliance to policies, procedures and regulations. Ensures that all Appeals and Grievances are processed accurately and timely.
DutiesLeads day to day activities of the Appeals and Grievances team including but not limited to: Providing direction to the team, handling internal or external questions or issues raised in relation to Appeals or Grievances and recommending and implementing resolution, new processes and/or process improvement. Assist Supervisor to ensure that Specialist provide accurate, timely, and quality responses. Ensure that all departmental policies, procedures and standards are being followed in an effort to meet departmental and organizational goals. Assist the Supervisors to ensure that deviations in performance are identified in advance and process changes are made to redirect performance to acceptable levels. Provides accurate and timely written and/or verbal statistical reports that includes historical and/or current data to aid in projecting or evaluating Compliance status. Assist Supervisor in reviewing the Specialists overall quality and accuracy, provide education and training where applicable to remediate reoccurrences. Support and lead the distribution and redistribution of inventory and/or assignments as needed. Ability to accurately process all case types including regulatory cases and to provide recommendations towards resolution.
Trains and motivates staff. Ensures appropriate compliance standards are followed and maintained. Work closely with Supervisors to create and/or modify Desk Level Procedures. Leads the work of assigned staff; regularly assigns and checks the work of others, providing guidance, training and feedback on performance to department management. Oversees the daily office workflow, develops and recommends enhancements to process and procedures.
Work closely with management to review performance and quality standards on an ongoing basis. As well as motivational programs needed to achieve regulatory standards.
Acts as a back-up to the Supervisor leading meetings and handling escalations as required.
Manages complex projects, engaging and updating key stakeholders, developing timelines, leads others to complete deliverables on time and ensures implementation upon approval.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education RequiredAssociate's Degree. In lieu of degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
ExperienceRequired:
At least 4 years of Appeals and Grievance experience and experience working with firm deadlines, able to interpret and apply regulations.
At least 1 year of leading process, program, or staff experience.
Preferred:
Experience in working with the disadvantaged population, Medi-Cal, Covered California, and Cal MediConnect. One year lead experience in a health plan/healthcare.
SkillsRequired:
Must have strong knowledge of CMS, DMHC, and DHCS regulations.
Must know Medical Terminology.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Possess skillset to effectively communicate with all levels including but not limited to members, peers, leaders, physicians, executives, and regulatory entities.
Strong analytical, coaching/mentoring skills, team building.
Ability to work effectively with diverse team members.
Must also have the ability to troubleshoot problem areas and recommend effective alternative solutions to handle irate members, and provide optimal customer service for internal and external customers.
Must be flexible with time and be able to work weekends.
Must be able to multitask and to streamline day to day operations, policies and procedures.
Must have advanced PC skills including Word, Excel and Access.
Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to exercise strong independent judgment; possesses conflict resolution and persuasion skills.
Physical RequirementsLight
Additional InformationThis position requires work after hours, on weekends, holidays, a hybrid remote schedule, occasional flexibility in hours/shift in critical situations and work on-call.
This position requires handling various caseloads and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities which may include but not limited to redistributed work assignments, team projects, and other priorities as assigned.
Salary Range Disclaimer:
The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change.
L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental and Vision
Wellness Program
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Nearest Major Market:
Los Angeles
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Job Category:
Customer Service
Department:
CSC Appeals & Grievances
Location:
Los Angeles, CA, US, 90017
Position Type:
Full Time
Requisition ID:
11614
Salary Range:
$67,186.00 (Min.) - $87,342.00 (Mid.) - $107,498.00 (Max.)
Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time.
Mission:
L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.
Job SummaryThe Lead of Customer Solution Center Appeals and Grievances is responsible for assisting with the development of a successful and cohesive Appeals and Grievance unit, with a high level of productivity to achieve the department's overall performance metrics, and to meet and/or exceed member satisfaction. Responsible for the day to day oversight of Appeals and Grievance Specialist by closely monitoring work, providing feedback on performance, training, coaching, mentoring, motivating, and ensuring compliance to policies, procedures and regulations. Ensures that all Appeals and Grievances are processed accurately and timely.
DutiesLeads day to day activities of the Appeals and Grievances team including but not limited to: Providing direction to the team, handling internal or external questions or issues raised in relation to Appeals or Grievances and recommending and implementing resolution, new processes and/or process improvement. Assist Supervisor to ensure that Specialist provide accurate, timely, and quality responses. Ensure that all departmental policies, procedures and standards are being followed in an effort to meet departmental and organizational goals. Assist the Supervisors to ensure that deviations in performance are identified in advance and process changes are made to redirect performance to acceptable levels. Provides accurate and timely written and/or verbal statistical reports that includes historical and/or current data to aid in projecting or evaluating Compliance status. Assist Supervisor in reviewing the Specialists overall quality and accuracy, provide education and training where applicable to remediate reoccurrences. Support and lead the distribution and redistribution of inventory and/or assignments as needed. Ability to accurately process all case types including regulatory cases and to provide recommendations towards resolution.
Trains and motivates staff. Ensures appropriate compliance standards are followed and maintained. Work closely with Supervisors to create and/or modify Desk Level Procedures. Leads the work of assigned staff; regularly assigns and checks the work of others, providing guidance, training and feedback on performance to department management. Oversees the daily office workflow, develops and recommends enhancements to process and procedures.
Work closely with management to review performance and quality standards on an ongoing basis. As well as motivational programs needed to achieve regulatory standards.
Acts as a back-up to the Supervisor leading meetings and handling escalations as required.
Manages complex projects, engaging and updating key stakeholders, developing timelines, leads others to complete deliverables on time and ensures implementation upon approval.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education RequiredAssociate's Degree. In lieu of degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
ExperienceRequired:
At least 4 years of Appeals and Grievance experience and experience working with firm deadlines, able to interpret and apply regulations.
At least 1 year of leading process, program, or staff experience.
Preferred:
Experience in working with the disadvantaged population, Medi-Cal, Covered California, and Cal MediConnect. One year lead experience in a health plan/healthcare.
SkillsRequired:
Must have strong knowledge of CMS, DMHC, and DHCS regulations.
Must know Medical Terminology.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Possess skillset to effectively communicate with all levels including but not limited to members, peers, leaders, physicians, executives, and regulatory entities.
Strong analytical, coaching/mentoring skills, team building.
Ability to work effectively with diverse team members.
Must also have the ability to troubleshoot problem areas and recommend effective alternative solutions to handle irate members, and provide optimal customer service for internal and external customers.
Must be flexible with time and be able to work weekends.
Must be able to multitask and to streamline day to day operations, policies and procedures.
Must have advanced PC skills including Word, Excel and Access.
Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to exercise strong independent judgment; possesses conflict resolution and persuasion skills.
Physical RequirementsLight
Additional InformationThis position requires work after hours, on weekends, holidays, a hybrid remote schedule, occasional flexibility in hours/shift in critical situations and work on-call.
This position requires handling various caseloads and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities which may include but not limited to redistributed work assignments, team projects, and other priorities as assigned.
Salary Range Disclaimer:
The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change.
L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental and Vision
Wellness Program
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Nearest Major Market:
Los Angeles
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