Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Elevate Patient Financial Solutions has an exciting career opportunity available as a Hearings and Appeals Analyst. This role focuses on providing advocacy work for individuals seeking disability benefits through the Social Security Administration, assisting in the development of claims for hearings and appeals.
Responsibilities
- Complete pre-hearing reviews and develop files in areas including but not limited to post-onset work activity, medical opinions, and past relevant work
- Write pre- and post-hearing briefs as assigned, including On-the-Record (OTR) requests and responses to proffered vocational and medical expert interrogatories
- Review partially favorable and unfavorable ALJ decisions and recommend AC appeals
- Draft thorough and persuasive AC briefs
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with disability claimants on matters including amending alleged onset dates, withdrawing hearing requests, and other matters assigned
- Meet company productivity and performance standards
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum one year of experience in SSD/SSI advocacy
- Fluency in evaluating claims under the five-step disability adjudication process
- Understanding of medical terminology and vocational issues
- Experience in drafting OTR requests and other hearing-level briefs
- Experience drafting briefs for the AC
- Understanding of non-medical aspects of the Social Security disability practice (income/resources for SSI, past-due benefits, and representative fees)
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Demonstrated commitment to serving vulnerable and underserved populations
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload of pre-hearing reviews and AC briefs
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Remote and Hybrid positions require internet connect speeds that meet the Company's upload and download requirements
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus
- While this role does not include hearing representation, certification as an Eligible for Direct Payment Non-Attorney (EDPNA) is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K (100% match for the first 3% & 50% match for the next 2%)
- 15 days of PTO
- 7 paid Holidays
- 2 Floating holidays
- 1 Elevate Day (floating holiday)
- Pet Insurance
- Employee referral bonus program
- Teamwork: We believe in teamwork and having fun together
- Career Growth: Gain great experience to promote to higher roles
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