Clinical Appeal Specialist

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

Minimum Required:

Associate's Degree in Healthcare, Finance, or other related field

* "in lieu of" Bachelor's please review Experience, minimum required below.

Minimum Experience/Certification Required:

• Bachelors Degree plus a minimum of five (5) years healthcare experience and RN required (OR)
• "in lieu of" a Bachelor's degree you must have an Associates degree plus a seven (7) years healthcare experience preferably in Nursing
• RN license required.

**Accommodation: LPN's currently in the role of Clinical Denial Specialist will be given a specified time frame (2 years) to obtain the RN licensure

Additional Skills/ Specialized Training Required:

-Computer literate, knowledge of financial data analysis, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, third party reimbursement,

and charging and coding guidelines. Intermediate Excel skills. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Job

Related Skills:

-Proficient in all aspects of reimbursement.

-Proficient in all aspects of reimbursement (i.e., benefit investigations, payer reimbursement policies, regulatory and

administrative rules).

-Knowledge of managed care industry including payer structures, administrative rules, and government payers

-Adept in hospital and insurance reimbursement and billing concepts and procedures, as well as laws and regulations

affecting payment compliance, denials and appeals recovery.

-Proficiency with various reimbursement methodologies including, but not limited to, Per-Diem, DRG, fee schedule,

percentage of charges, and stop loss.

-Proficient understanding of medical coding systems effecting the adjudication of claims payment. These include ICD-9,

CPT, HCPCS, DRG, APG, APC, and revenue code structures.

-Proficiently utilizes MS Office applications, including MS Excel and MS Access

Soft Skills:

-Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment or independently, as applicable.

-Must be able to anticipate obstacles to a goal and initiates appropriate resolution.

-Must have initiative to identify barriers and opportunities and provides solutions through process and operational

improvements.

-Requires investigation and analytical skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal

format.

-Able to communicate (both written and verbal) professionally and effectively.

-Requires exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated ability to prioritize work to ensure accuracy and timely

completion.

Preferred:

Experience in oncology nursing, utilization review, quality management, and/or recent case management

Soarian experience

Salary Range

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

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1. Equal Employment Opportunity

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