Legal Assistant

Quality Staffing, Inc., also doing business as Goddard Mason Executive Search, a leading full-service employment agency matching qualified talent with some of the area's top companies, is looking for experienced Legal Assistants working with the Tennessee Department of TennCare (TN TennCare) located in Nashville, TN. This is a full-time hybrid position working from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. The pay rate for this position is $28.00 per hour.

Legal Assistant Job Description:

The Division of TennCare is seeking an Appeals Litigation Legal Assistant Representative for the Appeals Operations group within Member Services. The Appeals Litigation Legal Assistant Representative will work to resolve appeals prior to hearing by identifying appeals which are prime for outreach, conducting outreach to explain the position of the state or obtain further information to assist in the processing of appeals. The Appeals Litigation Legals Assistant Representative will document actions in TEDS (& other systems) when necessary. Additionally, the Appeals Litigation Legal Assistant Representative will ensure due process standards are met in Medicaid appeals by the accurate and timely processing of appeals and all appeals related documents. Finally, the Appeals Litigation Legal Assistant Representative will also work collaboratively with management to identify workflow issues and accomplishments.

Legal Assistant Key Responsibilities will include:

• Ability to maintain a high-volume caseload and adhere to the timeliness standard of appeals while conducting the due process review.
• Assist in the achievement of a high performing and positive work environment which will promote the TennCare Mission.
• Receive and review daily appeals for potential resolution within policy guidelines; if a resolution cannot be found, make outreach.
• Conduct outreach to explain the state's actions related to TennCare Medicaid programs and coordinate with other staff for the prompt resolution of appeals where necessary.
• Demonstrate attention to detail in researching appeal cases and documenting notes for proper case processing.
• Attend and actively participate in all unit meetings and problem-solving discussions for workflow improvements.
• Ability to navigate TEDS.

Education and Experience Requirements Needed for Legal Assistant position:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred degree in business administration, management, public health, health policy, paralegal, or legal assistant studies) and 2 years of relevant work experience OR equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Ability to foster and maintain cohesive working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Strong organizational skills are necessary, including the ability to prioritize, multitask and manage workload to meet specific time frames and deadlines.
• Advanced writing and communication skills.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Benefits Include:

• Weekly Pay/Comparable Wages
• Major Medical Insurance
• Indemnity Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Interested? Here is how to apply:

• Visit our website at: www.qualitystaffing.com
• Click on 'Apply Now' and complete the process.
• Follow up with a phone text to 615-540-8186, Quality Staffing's TN recruiter.
• Please text your first & last name, your email address, and job #63750 Legal Asst, Nashville.
• This job closes on 12/18/24 (or when the positions are filled) and will no longer accept resumes after this date.

Quality Staffing, Inc. and our subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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