Post-Acute Care (PAC) Case Administrator - Work from home - eviCore at Cigna in FRANKLIN, Tennessee

Job Description:

The Post-Acute Care (PAC) Case Administrator responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Maintain workflow activities for the PAC Health plan product for inbound and outbound communications between eviCore Healthcare stakeholders and external hospitals, physicians and Post-Acute Care providers.
  
  


• Demonstrate complete understanding of how to research and resolve issues pertaining to the pre-certification process and day-to-day operational concerns using defined processes.
  
  


• Demonstrate full understanding and ability to differentiate the Post-Acute Care processes over multiple health plans across multiple states to ensure compliance with both Medicare and Medicaid guidelines by state regulations.
  
  


• Communicate all state specific and national health care laws to external hospitals, physicians and Post-Acute Care providers including the appeals/reconsideration policies.
  
  


• Inbound and outbound communications tasks include coordination of inbound requests from hospitals, physicians and Post-Acute Care providers for pre and re-certification, status checks on existing cases, directing calls to internal departments, notification calls to hospitals and Post-Acute Care providers regarding incomplete pre-certification requests, as well as authorization approvals.
  
  


• Receive faxed information via internal and external systems from hospitals, physicians and Post-Acute Care providers, completing the activity for the request including case creation for pre-certification, attaching to an existing case for re-certification, and assigning to the appropriate staff for case closure.
  
  


• Evaluate client trends to report and partner with the appropriate internal stakeholders in order to address and resolve through facilitation of communication between clients, providers, IT and other eviCore healthcare team members.
  
  


• Position is part of a call center and will require working phone for the majority of the shift.
  
  


• Required to complete pre-employment skill test for typing and computer literacy.
  
  

Education:

• High School graduate with diploma or GED.
  
  


• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  
  

Experience:

• 2+ year of experience in healthcare contact center or customer service preferred.
  
  


• Medical background with Post-Acute Care experience preferred.
  
  


• Experience with insurance products including Managed Care, Medicare Advantage, Medicare and Medicaid preferred.
  
  


• Various schedules to cover operating hours (7AM - 8PM CST).
  
  


• Maintain flexibility to variations in work volume/work schedule, which sometimes require extended working hours.
  
  


• Position may require rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Certain postings may require regular weekend coverage based on business and client needs.
  
  


• Currently position is remote but position location is subject to change.
  
  


• Provides excellent customer service to clients and providers by ensuring there is full understanding of the resolution or action plan.
  
  


• Ability to navigate multiple platforms that contain provider data, member information, and authorizations.
  
  


• Daily focus on attaining productivity standards, recommending new approaches for enhancing performance and productivity when appropriate.
  
  


• Time-management: Ability to effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Excellent organizational skills.
  
  


• Communication: Ability to provide clear verbal and written information via in-person, email, and phone to customers, co-workers, and leadership.
  
  


• Critical-Thinking/Decision-making: Ability to choose a course of action or developing appropriate solutions by identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities.
  
  


• Autonomy: Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
  
  


• Ability to complete special projects or other duties as assigned.
  
  


• Proficient with various applications or software, such as: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and demonstrate ability to utilize all resources to support the manual functionality of the PAC system.
  
  

For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of $16 - $22, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

Helping our customers achieve healthier, more secure lives is at the heart of what we do. While you take care of our customers, we'll take care of you through a comprehensive benefits program that helps you be at your best. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and best in class well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and dozens of corporate discounts on essentials you use every day. For more details on our employee benefits programs, please visit the "Life at Cigna" tab on our careersite: www.cigna.com/careers

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives. What difference will you make?

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.