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Line of Service AdvisoryIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism Managed ServicesManagement Level Associate & Summary A career in our Managed Services team will provide you an opportunity to collaborate with a wide array of teams to help our clients implement and operate new capabilities, achieve operational efficiencies, and harness the power of technology.Our Virtual Business Office team will provide you with the opportunity to act as an extension of our healthcare clients\' business office. We specialize in revenue cycle functions and remediating aged 3rd party accounts receivable for hospitals, medical groups, and other providers. We leverage our custom and automated workflow and quality assurance products to enable our clients to achieve better results, which ultimately allow them to provide better patient care.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Associate, you\'ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:Appeals and Grievances Managed ServicesSpecialist - AssociateBRIEF COMPANY DESCRIPTIONAt PwC, we connect people with diverse backgrounds and skill sets to solve important problems together and lead with purpose for our clients, our communities and for the world at large. It is no surprise therefore that 429 of 500 Fortune global companies engage with PwC.Acceleration Centers (ACs) are PwCs diverse, global talent hubs focused on enabling growth for the organization and value creation for our clients. The PwC Advisory Acceleration Center in Bangalore / Manila / Mexico City is part of our Advisory business in the US. The team is focused on developing a broader portfolio with solutions for Risk Consulting, Management Consulting, Technology Consulting, Strategy Consulting, Forensics as well as vertical specific solutions.PwC's high-performance culture is based on passion for excellence with focus on diversity and inclusion. You will collaborate with and receive support from a network of people to achieve your goals. We will also provide you with global leadership development frameworks and the latest in digital technologies to learn and excel in your career. At the core of our firm's philosophy is a simple construct: We care for our people.Globally PwC is ranked as the 3rd most attractive employer according to Universum. Our commitment to Responsible Business Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, work-life flexibility, career coaching and learning & development makes our firm one of the best places to work, learn and excel.Apply to us if you believe PwC is the place to be. Now and in the future!JOB SUMMARYA career in our Managed Services team will provide you an opportunity to collaborate with a wide array of teams to help our clients implement and operate new capabilities, achieve operational efficiencies, and harness the power of technology. Our Appeals and Grievances Managed Services (AGMS) team will provide you with the opportunity to act as an extension of our healthcare clients\' business office. We specialize in appeal and grievances functions and addressing member complaints for health plans and their business partners. We leverage our clients customized workflows and associated automations in conjunction with PwCs data advanced data analysis and quality assurance processes to enable our clients to achieve better compliant results, which ultimately allows them to provide better services to their members.JOB DESCRIPTIONTo really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As an AGMS Associate, you\'ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to resolve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.JOB OVERVIEWThe Specialist role is an individual contributor position that brings foundational business knowledge, problem-solving and an inquisitive mindset to create distinctive value for AGMS and its clients while creating a culture of individual ownership and accountability for high performance. A Specialist is responsible for reviewing and resolving member and provider complaints and communicating resolution to members and provider (or authorized representatives) in accordance with the standards and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. The Specialist interfaces directly with: health plan Claims, Utilization Management, Network Management and Call Center professionals to collect information related to the research and analysis of appeals and grievance cases; health plan members and providers to inquire and collect additional information; Managers to efficiently and effectively manage the day-to-day operations; and Quality Assurance Specialist and A&G Trainers to improve the overall productivity and quality of the engagement team while maintaining good employee relations. All tasks related to this position are to be done in a manner consistent with AGMS policies, procedures, quality standards, customer needs and applicable local, state and federal regulations.Years of ExperienceMinimum Years of Experience: 1+ years in healthcare, preferably health plan, with experience with member appeals, member complaints, provider payment appeals, provider payment disputes, customer service, utilization management, medical management, claims, regulatory affairs / complianceResponsibilities:As a Specialist, youll work as part of a team of problem solvers with consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex member, provider and business issues.Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Analyzes, evaluates and resolves member & provider appeals, disputes, grievances, and/or complaints from health plan members, providers and related outside agencies in accordance with the standards and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and/or health plan. Prepares and organizes case research, notes, and documents.Contacts the member/provider through written and verbal communication.Requests, obtains and reviews medical records, notes, and/or detailed bills as appropriate. Applies contract language, benefits, and review of covered services.Conducts research, fact checking and analysis and recommends appropriate course of action and next steps for management review.Research claim / service authorization appeals and grievances using support systems to determine appeal and grievance outcomes inclusive of claims processing guidelines, provider contracts, fee schedules and system configurations to determine root cause of payment error.Determines appropriate language for letters and composes all correspondence and appeal/dispute and or grievances information concisely and accurately, in accordance with regulatory requirements.Communicates resolution to members (or authorized) representatives.Works with provider & member services to resolve balance bill issues and other member/provider complaints.Assures timeliness and appropriateness of responses per state, federal and health plan guidelines.Responsible for meeting production standards set by the department.Prepares appeal summaries, correspondence, and document findings. Include information on trends if requested.Required Knowledge and SkillsStrong verbal and written communication skills, including letter writing experience.Language skills:Excellent English skills with the ability to read, comprehend, write and communicate verbally with stakeholders & customers.Proficiency in Spanish as a first or second language would be preferred.Ability to work with firm deadlines, multi-task, set priorities and pay attention to detailsAbility to successfully interact with members, medical professionals, health plan and government representatives.Knowledge of operational managed care terminology. ICD-10 and CPT codes a plusProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.Must be detail-oriented and an enthusiastic team player.Knowledge of Pega computer system a plus.Preferred experience with appeals and grievancesDesired Knowledge and SkillsOperational managed care experience (call center, appeals or claims environment).Health claims processing background, including coordination of benefits, subrogation, and eligibility criteria.Familiarity with Medicaid and Medicare claims denials and appeals processing, and knowledge of regulatory guidelines for appeals and denials.Professional and Educational BackgroundThe candidate should be graduate in any discipline or an equivalent amount of related work experience is required.Prefer 1 year of healthcare, preferably health plan, experience in:Member appeals, member complaints, provider payment appeals, provider payment disputes, orCustomer service, orUtilization management, orMedical management, orClaims, orRegulatory affairs / complianceAdditional InformationShift timings: Flexible to work in night shifts (US Time zone)Experience Level : 3-5 years.Mode of working: Work from officeLine of Service: AdvisoryDesignation: AssociateLocation: HyderabadEducation (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel Requirements Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship? NoGovernment Clearance Required? NoJob Posting End Date

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