Job Description
Job Title: Attorney
Location: Nashville, Tennessee (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Months (long term Ext. possible)
Job Description:
To support an influx of eligibility appeals, the (Litigation Attorney) unit is requesting additional support in the attorney capacity to ensure federal timeline requirements can continue to be met with high quality.
Description of Duties -
- Research and review appeals in TennCare’s Tennessee Eligibility Determination System (TEDS) database and make a valid factual dispute determination. 25% of total work effort
- Acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of Medicaid statutes, regulations, and policies. 25% of total work effort
- Review and monitor cases and appeals to ensure they are processed in compliance with Medicaid statutes, regulations, and policies. 25% of total work effort
- Identify issues affecting eligibility determinations and appeals and propose remedial measures. 25% of total work effort
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
• Active License to practice law in Tennessee
• Ability to foster and maintain cohesive working relationships
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Excellent organizational skills necessary, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage
workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines
• Excellent writing and communication skills required
• Ability to interpret and execute public policy
• Ability to interface with multiple computer systems and applications
Desirable Qualifications:
• Knowledge of and experience with Administrative Procedures a plus
• Previous litigation experience a plus
Schedule
Days: Monday Yes Tuesday Yes Wednesday Yes Thursday Yes Friday Yes Saturday No Sunday No
Hours/Day: 7.5
Time Zone: CST
Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM