Appeals Coordinator Lead

Customer Service Dublin, Ohio


Description

Who we are  

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Central Ohio, we’re a privately-owned, independent healthcare navigation organization. We believe that no one should have to navigate the cost and complexity of healthcare alone, and we’re on a mission to make healthcare simpler and more effective for our millions of members. Our big-hearted, tech-savvy team fights to ensure that our members get the care they need, when they need it, at the most affordable cost – that’s why we call ourselves Healthcare Warriors®.   

 

We’re committed to building diverse and inclusive teams – more than 2,000 of us and counting – so if you’re excited about this position, we encourage you to apply – even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement. 

 

About the role  

The Appeals Coordinator Lead serves as both a subject matter expert and team leader, responsible for guiding and coaching Appeals Coordinators while actively managing appeal requests. This role ensures compliance with Department of Labor guidelines, Summary Plan Description provisions, and internal processes. The Lead will balance leadership duties with hands-on work, driving operational excellence and fostering team development.

 

Location: This position is located at our Dublin, OH campus with hybrid flexibility.  

 

What you’ll do  

Appeal Processing

  • Process Appeal Requests
  • Intake appeal and document in Appeals System
  • Review appeal requests and supporting documentation to determine disputed issues.
  • Research Summary Plan Document provisions, claim notes, and collaborate with Third Party Administrator partners to validate denial reasons.
  • Apply critical thinking and fact-based decision-making to render determinations.
  • Draft and send outcome letters using approved templates; address member/provider concerns.
  • Ensure timely processing to meet Summary Plan Description (SPD) and Department of Labor (DOL) requirements.
  • Coordinate with Appeal Nurse and/or IRO for clinical reviews.
  • Communicate outcomes with members, providers, facilities, and internal teams.

Leadership and Team Development

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for appeal processes, workflows, and benefit plans.
  • Coach and mentor Appeals Coordinators; provide feedback and support for skill development.
  • Lead team huddles, monitor workload distribution, and assist with prioritization.
  • Partner with management to identify training needs and deliver educational sessions.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex or high-profile appeals.

Process Improvement and Compliance

  • Stay current on DOL guidelines, ACA requirements, and Federal External Appeal rights.
  • Identify opportunities for workflow optimization and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Client Executives and Managers on escalated appeals and SPD interpretation.
  • Support member experience teams with calls, special projects, and cross-functional initiatives as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned

 

What you’ll bring

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of health insurance coverage, claims, and appeal processes with a minimum of 2 years of appeals experience required.
  • Leadership and/or mentoring experience required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to coach and influence others.
  • Critical thinking and independent judgment in decision-making.
  • Highly organized with strong time management skills; able to balance leadership and case work.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with the ability to quickly learn internal business systems.
  • Knowledge of Department of Labor timeframes, ACA, and SPD provisions.
  • Protect and take care of our company and member’s data every day by committing to work within our company ethics and policies
  • Strong administrative/technical skills; Comfort working on a PC using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), IM/video conferencing (Teams & Zoom), and telephones efficiently. 
  • A high degree of personal accountability and trustworthiness, a commitment to working within Quantum Health’s policies, values and ethics, and to protecting the sensitive data entrusted to us. 

 

 


 



What’s in it for you

  • Compensation: Competitive base and incentive compensation
  • Coverage: Health, vision and dental featuring our best-in-class healthcare navigation services, along with life insurance, legal and identity protection, adoption assistance, EAP, Teladoc services and more.
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match and full vesting on day one.
  • Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays, parental leave, volunteer days, paid sabbaticals, and more.
  • Development: Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, certification/continuing education reimbursement, discounted higher education partnerships, paid trainings and leadership development.
  • Culture: Recognition as a Best Place to Work for 15+ years, dedication to diversity, philanthropy and sustainability, and people-first values that drive every decision.
  • Environment: A modern workplace with a casual dress code, open floor plans, full-service dining, free snacks and drinks, complimentary 24/7 fitness center with group classes, outdoor walking paths, game room, notary and dry-cleaning services and more!


What you should know


  • Internal Associates: Already a Healthcare Warrior? Apply internally through Jobvite.
  • Process: Application > Phone Screen > Online Assessment(s) > Interview(s) > Offer > Background Check.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Quantum Health welcomes everyone. We value our diverse team and suppliers, we’re committed to empowering our ERGs, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer .

  • Tobacco-Free Campus: To further enable the health and wellbeing of our associates and community, Quantum Health maintains a tobacco-free environment. The use of all types of tobacco products is prohibited in all company facilities and on all company grounds.
  • Compensation Ranges: Compensation details published by job boards are estimates and not verified by Quantum Health. Details surrounding compensation will be disclosed throughout the interview process. Compensation offered is based on the candidate’s unique combination of experience and qualifications related to the position.
  • Sponsorship: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing future basis without requiring sponsorship.
  • Agencies: Quantum Health does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from third-parties. Absent a signed MSA and request/approval from Talent Acquisition to submit candidates for a specific requisition, we will not approve payment to any third party.


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