Appeals Coordinator

Payrate: $17-$21.50 per hour, which may be below your state's minimum wage. Please take this into consideration when applying. Are you a recent graduate with a degree in the social services field? Are you eager to learn new skills and help adults in need? As an Appeals Coordinator you will represent the customer, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS), in defending eligibility decisions by appearing before the Division of Administrative Law (DAL) in appeal hearings with presentations of summaries of evidence. In this remote role, you will: Review decision/denial letters on new appeals requests received, research data and materials to accumulate evidence, draft and prepare summary of evidence (SOE) files, upload final SOE files to the DAL SharePoint site. Monitor deadlines to ensure timely submission of SOE files and hearing status reports Collaborate with internal departments as needed to gather information needed to complete appeal file Participate in quality assurance (QA) process of Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS) eligibility decision. Conduct appeals hearing over the phone with division of administrative law. We will teach you how to: Prepare summaries of evidence Prepare for appeals Document required reporting for position Utilize SharePoint We will also: Help you get IHC Certified with the LA Department of Health and Hospitals. Qualifications: Have a bachelor’s degree in health and human services, social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field. Demonstrate quality communication skills, both oral and written. Show a desire to work with the public. Be a Louisiana resident. Preferred: Have experience in health-related social and/or human services. Have experience working with older adults or individuals with disabilities. Flexible Working At Conduent, we want you to be yourself. We recognize that everyone is different and that how people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, you can expect the following working conditions: Remote work : Work in a way that allows you to work from home and also have time onsite *when needed)to connect with other team members and business leaders. Working For You Perks and rewards designed for you: Health and Welfare Benefits: Our health and welfare benefits can be tailored to fit you and your family's needs and start on the first day of employment. Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future. Employee Discounts: We offer you access to a vast selection of global, national, and local discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more. Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint. Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to award-winning learning platforms throughout your Conduent career. Paid time off: We provide attractive paid time off packages designed for you to enjoy your life away from work. Great Work Environment: We are proud of our award-winning culture and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts. Due to varying state and local minimum wage laws, we are currently only able to hire candidates residing in states where our compensation structure complies with applicable wage regulations. As a result, we may be unable to consider applicants from certain states or municipalities at this time. Join Us At Conduent, we are one team, one mission. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our associates. We strive to create a culture where you can: Bring your authentic self to work Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support When you join Conduent, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s and your own. With more than 60,000 associates across 24 countries, we will provide you the opportunity to grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you to be the best Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated hourly rate for this role is $17-$21.50.