OAAS LT-PCS Appeals - Coordinator 1

OAAS LT-PCS Appeals - Coordinator 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4677715)  OAAS LT-PCS Appeals - Coordinator 1 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number R-001522 Department University of New Orleans Opening Date 10/01/2024 Description Benefits Minimum Qualifications Please clickHERE (https://ulsuno.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UniversityOfNewOrleans/job/Baton-Rouge-La/OAAS-LT-PCS-Appeals---Coordinator-1_R-001522-1?q=oaas) to apply. Receive appeal notices and updates, create files for new appeals received, and maintain files appropriately. Review new appeals for the adverse action, reason for appeal, and timeliness of submission. Request Decision/Denial letters on new appeals received. Research data materials to accumulate evidence, prepare summary of evidence (SOE) packets, upload final SOE packets to the Division of Administrative Law SharePoint site, and download rendered decision from appeal hearings via SharePoint. Coordinate with responsible parties, such as other LDH appeal staff, the Division of Administrative Law (DAL) personnel, and the designated contracted agencies. Enter all of the initial data into the Appeals Log once the file has been reviewed, and update the appeals log as needed for each case throughout the entire appeals process. Schedule appeal hearings and represent LDH by presentation of evidence during appeal hearings. Extend and follow up on Prior Authorization for appeals with existing services. Update the electronic file with decisions. Monitor and analyze reports and evaluate monitored findings relative to level of care eligibility and other programmatic policy in OAAS programs. Meet with various LDH staff and contracted consultants as needs arise, and respond to routine, verbal, and written inquiries from agencies, legislators, government officials, general public, and participants as directed by supervisor. Plan and/or conduct/assist with staff meetings, conferences, and assist with training for staff, self-advocates, and providers. Provide systems data to supervisor as needed for analytical reports, and participate in implementation of special programs, projects, and the collection of data for special projects and reports. Other tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree or 6 years’ professional work experience in lieu of degree. Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel. DESIRED: Advanced degree. Minimum 1 year of professional experience in health care field, appeals, or LTC program support. Minimum 1 year of professional experience working with Louisiana's Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) Long Term- Personal Care Services (LT-PCS) policies and procedures. Minimum 1 year of experience working with Telesys Database, Level of Care (LOC) Determinations, Minimum Data Set for Home Care (MDS-HC) and/or Plan of Care (POC) quality review tool. Relevant industry certifications. 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 Please verify your email addressVerify Email