Administrative Assistant - Appeals Specialist
About The Position
Founded in 2003, Lydecker is a growing AV-rated full-service law firm with over 140 attorneys in thirteen offices throughout Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Oklahoma, and Georgia. We currently have an opening for an detail-oriented Appeals Specialists to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in an administrative role within an organization, preferably a law firm. They should be highly proficient with computers, including familiarity with legal billing software and Microsoft Office Suite. This is a hybrid position. Must work in the Melville, NY office 3 times a week.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in an administrative role within an organization, preferably a law firm.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with skills in Excel.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in an legal billing role is a plus.
- Associate’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the execution of the firm’s appeals process.
- Scan and distribute incoming office mail.
- Assist attorneys in entering monthly billing and assist with monthly prebill edits.
- Perform general bookkeeping tasks, maintain records, and support documents related to appeals.
- Communicate with clients regarding appeals inquiries and issues through various channels.
- Research and respond to internal and external requests related to appeals.
- Produce standardized and ad-hoc reports as requested by management.
- Coordinate with the Records Manager to close client files and maintain confidentiality.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Review and Analyze deductions to firm’s invoices: and evaluate the potential for a successful appeal.
- Prepare and Submit Appeals: Draft written appeals to insurance companies, including gathering necessary documentation and evidence to support the appeal.
- Communicate with attorneys and insurance representatives to collect additional information or clarification needed for appeals.
- Monitor Appeal Status: Track the status of submitted appeals, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
- Interpret Guidelines: Apply current insurance carrier’s regulations and policies, to ensure compliance in the appeals process.
- Analyze Appeal Outcomes: Identify trends, patterns, or issues in denials and recommend process improvements to minimize future denials or reductions.
Benefits
- Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience
- Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
- Hybrid or remote work environment
- Flexible work hours
- Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
- Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Optional Critical Illness Insurance
- Optional Cancer Insurance
- Optional Hospitalization Insurance
- Optional Health Savings Account
- Optional Flexible Spending Account
- 401k after one calendar year of employment
- Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
