CW Appeals Specialist

Appeals Specialist (Temporary Contract)

Location: Remote

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Duration: Approximately 3 Months (through September 2026)

Pay Rate: $21.50/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking detail-oriented and customer-focused Appeals Specialists to join a growing healthcare operations team. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for individuals with experience in healthcare administration, claims processing, customer service, or medical office support who enjoy research, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will support the review, intake, research, and processing of healthcare-related appeals and inquiries while ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with established guidelines. Successful candidates will possess strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and research incoming correspondence, documentation, and requests to determine appropriate routing and handling
• Enter and maintain appeal cases and related information within internal systems
• Research and validate information using various databases, reference materials, and online resources
• Manage daily workload to meet established productivity, quality, and turnaround time expectations
• Accurately identify and triage expedited appeal requests
• Respond to internal inquiries via phone, email, and instant messaging as needed
• Process authorization-related requests and ensure appropriate documentation is obtained
• Assist with privacy-related activities and documentation requirements
• Support administrative functions including filing, scanning, printing, and document management
• Assist with scheduling activities and other operational support tasks as needed
• Collaborate with team members to achieve departmental goals and service standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Fully remote position
• Equipment provided
• Standard Monday–Friday schedule
• No overtime anticipated
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large healthcare organization
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

If you enjoy research, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality work while supporting important healthcare operations, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum six months of experience in customer service, administrative support, healthcare operations, claims processing, or a related field
• Strong data entry and computer skills
• Experience working with multiple systems and databases simultaneously
• Ability to research information, analyze findings, and make appropriate decisions
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred

• Previous experience within the healthcare industry from either a payer or provider perspective
• Experience supporting appeals, claims, authorizations, benefits, or healthcare administration functions
• Familiarity with healthcare terminology and insurance processes
• Experience meeting productivity and quality performance metrics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong keyboarding and data entry accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs
• Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and service excellence

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