Arbitrator

About the role

The Arbiter will be responsible for arbitrating/deciding payment disputes, analyzing documentation, and managing case files. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of Microsoft systems and excellent writing skills.

Requirements

• Primary responsibility for arbitrating/deciding payment disputes, but may also determine jurisdictional issues
• Review all dispute-relevant information; request additional information as authorized and required; decide as to whether the initiating party or non-initiating party will be awarded the arbitration decision
• Remain neutral when analyzing the materials provided, and write a concise determination in a short period of time to meet deadlines
• Collaborate with other technical and legal professionals, requesting and dispensing assistance as needed, verbally and in writing, to reach the most appropriate decision
• Research jurisdictional and substantive issues using federal and state law and regulations as they pertain to the No Surprises Act of 2020 and the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Entity program
• Interpret applicable regulations and policies associated with the case to determine the appropriate decision, both concerning jurisdiction and the merits
• Communicate the determination in a clearly written format
• Exercise independent judgment to ensure determination is accurate, well supported, and defensible; take appropriate action as required
• Draft and/or edit and review determination decisions

Qualifications & Experience

• Juris Doctorate preferred
• Certified in Arbitration is preferred, required within the year
• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently
• Work across multiple systems, such as SharePoint, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office products

Organizational "Fit"

• Schedules may vary and may include weekend and holiday shifts
• This position requires established, professional relationships with internal personnel at all levels within the company and with beneficiaries, representatives, providers, and other stakeholders

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This is an office/remote position.
• Candidates must be able to sit, read, work on a computer, and watch a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, kneel or crouch.

Pay

$70-$90/hour