Medical Claims Appeals Examiner - Onsite - West Sacramento, CA

About the role

Great companies need great teams to propel their operations. Join the group that solves business challenges and enhances the way we work and grow. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values your contributions and puts a premium on work flexibility, learning, and career development.

The Medical Claims Appeals Examiner reviews, researches, and resolves healthcare provider appeals related to medical claims and payment determinations. This role analyzes appeal documentation, researches claim payment issues, and ensures each appeal is reviewed accurately and completely in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong medical claims or appeals experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to consistently meet quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and research provider appeals using established guidelines and document appeal determinations clearly, accurately, and concisely.
• Analyze medical claims, appeal documentation, payment information, and supporting records to ensure all aspects of an appeal have been appropriately addressed.
• Research and resolve claim payment issues, identifying discrepancies and determining appropriate actions based on established policies and procedures.
• Resubmit or adjust claims for approved appeals, ensuring appropriate claim corrections and supporting documentation are completed.
• Maintain established productivity, accuracy, and quality standards while managing assigned appeals through resolution.
• Protect confidential information and maintain compliance with HIPAA and applicable organizational and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Two or more years of medical claims and/or appeals experience required.
• Experience researching and resolving healthcare claim payment issues.
• Experience working with health insurance and medical terminology.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret claims information, appeal documentation, policies, and procedures to determine appropriate resolution.
• Ability to work effectively in a production-focused environment while meeting established quality and productivity expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and related business systems.

Benefits

• Generous, flexible vacation policy
• 401(k) employer match
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Educational assistance
• Leadership and technical development academies

Pay

The pay range for this position is $37,500 - $53,500 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in West Sacramento, California. Work schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Must be able to work onsite for the required schedule.