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Appeals Representative - Susan Kelley

Team Health Holdings Inc
  • Knoxville, TN
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    860806, No, 5770, 2337, 1, 0.0, 0.0, 31-Aug-2026, Appeals Representative - Susan Kelley, Full-Time, Appeals Representative, Remote, United States,

    Make an impact behind the scenes of healthcare by helping ensure claims are resolved accurately and efficiently. As an Accounts Receivable Appeals Representative, you'll play a key role in reviewing insurance denials, preparing appeals, and supporting timely reimbursement for physician services.

    What You'll Do

    In this role, you'll investigate insurance claim denials, determine the appropriate next steps, and submit appeals in accordance with payer requirements. You'll work closely with internal teams and insurance carriers to help resolve outstanding claims while maintaining quality and productivity standards.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Review assigned claim denials and determine appropriate appeal or rebill actions
    • Research payer requirements and identify the best resolution path for denied claims
    • Submit appeals and supporting documentation to insurance carriers
    • Follow up with carriers on pending appeals and unresolved claim statuses
    • Enter and maintain accurate claim rejection and appeal information in billing systems
    • Escalate complex provider or carrier-related issues to senior team members
    • Review payer policies and provider manuals to stay current on billing requirements
    • Identify recurring claim issues, processing errors, and denial trends
    • Recommend process improvements to help prevent avoidable denials and timely filing issues
    • Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable team and participate in department meetings
    • Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned

    What Makes You Successful

    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
    • Ability to analyze claim denials and determine appropriate solutions
    • Excellent organization and time management skills
    • Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
    • Effective communication and problem-solving skills
    • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

    You Bring

    • 1+ year of medical billing experience
    • Knowledge of physician billing policies, procedures, and insurance claim processes
    • Proficiency with computer systems and data entry
    • Experience working with insurance carriers, claim denials, or appeals preferred
    • Ability to interpret payer guidelines and billing requirements

    Why TeamHealth

    At TeamHealth, you'll join a culture built around collaboration, innovation, and purpose. TeamHealth is proud to be the leading physician practice in the U.S. providing exceptional patient care, together.

    TeamHealth has been recognized as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" for 2026 by Becker's Hospital Review. TeamHealth has also been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025.

    We continue to grow across the U.S. from our clinicians to corporate employees.

    Join Us!

    If you're passionate about problem-solving, enjoy working with claims and insurance processes, and want to contribute to a team that supports healthcare providers and patients nationwide, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your career with TeamHealth.

    What We Offer

    • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
    • An inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to belong
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment
    • 401(k) plan with discretionary company match for eligible employees
    • Generous paid time off to support work-life balance for eligible employees
    • Eight paid company holidays each year
    • Company-provided equipment for eligible remote positions

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKnoxville, TN
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Year Founded1979

    About Company

    TeamHealth was founded in 1979 with a vision of developing the best teams of healthcare professionals. With the relentless pursuit to advance patient care through strong leadership, innovation and teamwork, we're proud to say that 33 years later we have made great strides towards our goals.

    The impressive growth of TeamHealth should come as no surprise to hospitals and clinicians aware of our reputation for efficiency and commitment to excellence and collaboration.

    Originally founded to provide emergency department administrative and staffing services, TeamHealth is one of the nation's largest providers of hospital-based clinical outsourcing in multiple departments, including Anesthesia, Hospital Medicine, in addition to Emergency Medicine. Although we are a national organization, our operating philosophy is essentially the same as when we started. TeamHealth is committed to a patient-centric model of healthcare delivery with hospitals, physician groups and TeamHealth working collaboratively to deliver compassionate, effective, efficient and safe patient care.

    Skills

    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Claims Processingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Systemsunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Healthcare Reimbursementunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Insurance Claimsunmatched
    • Insurance Documentationunmatched
    • Medical Billingunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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