Hearings and Appeals Analyst

Elevate Patient Financial Solutions has an exciting career opportunity available as a Hearings and Appeals Analyst . This position will be remote. The Full Time schedule for this role will be Monday to Friday during normal business hours. Job Summary The purpose of this position is to provide advocacy work for individuals seeking disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSI/SSDI) programs. This position assists in fully developing claims for the Social Security Administration at the Office of Hearing Operations (OHO) and Appeals Council (AC). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Complete pre-hearing reviews and develop files in areas including but not limited to post-onset work activity, medical opinions, and past relevant work. Write pre- and post-hearing briefs as assigned, including On-the-Record (OTR) requests and responses to proffered vocational and medical expert interrogatories. Review partially favorable and unfavorable ALJ decisions and recommend AC appeals. Draft thorough and persuasive AC briefs. Communicate effectively and compassionately with disability claimants on matters including amending alleged onset dates, withdrawing hearing requests, and other matters assigned. Meet company productivity and performance standards. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum one year of experience in SSD/SSI advocacy. Fluency in evaluating claims under the five-step disability adjudication process. Understanding of medical terminology and vocational issues. Experience in drafting OTR requests and other hearing-level briefs. Experience drafting briefs for the AC. Understanding of non-medical aspects of the Social Security disability practice (income/resources for SSI, past-due benefits, and representative fees). Strong written and oral advocacy skills. Demonstrated commitment to serving vulnerable and underserved populations. Ability to manage a high-volume caseload of pre-hearing reviews and AC briefs. Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus. While this role does not include hearing representation, certification as an Eligible for Direct Payment Non-Attorney (EDPNA) is a plus. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Collaborative mindset. Remote and Hybrid positions require internet connect speeds that meet the Company’s upload and download requirements. Benefits: ElevatePFS believes in making a positive impact not only within our industry but also with our employees –the organization’s greatest asset! We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that contribute to the present and future well-being of our employees and their families. Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401K (100% match for the first 3% & 50% match for the next 2%) 15 days of PTO 7 paid Holidays 2 Floating holidays 1 Elevate Day (floating holiday) Pet Insurance Employee referral bonus program Teamwork: We believe in teamwork and having fun together Career Growth: Gain great experience to promote to higher roles The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, location, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and Employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. ElevatePFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer