Managed Care - Registered Nurse

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$38.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Duration: 4+ months (Possible contract to hire)

Work Schedule: Mon
- Fri (8am-5pm)

Job Description:

• Onsite Training (Travel is covered/Reimbursed) Should expect to be in office for orientation for at least 4 weeks.
• Hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  8-4:30PM M-F and Call every 4-6 weeks once fully trained
  - Call will not begin for at least 3 months. Call hours are less than 6 hours per weekend assigned, there are exceptions to this and will be reviewed with Management
• Skill sets:
  Appeals and reconsideration experience, Utilization management experience, Prior experience working for a health insurance company and/or with Medicare population, Flexibility, dependability- we are often called to assist other depts.
• Strong analytical stills, each case is a puzzle that needs to be put together, not an a,b,c checklist. o Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel) and able to learn and work out of multiple other systems simultaneously. Ability to work independently. Self-driven to accomplish a productivity goal without constant direction

• Reviews and evaluates medical or behavioral eligibility regarding benefits and clinical criteria by applying clinical expertise, administrative policies, and established clinical criteria to service requests or provides health management program interventions. Utilizes clinical proficiency, claims knowledge/analysis, and comprehensive knowledge of healthcare continuum to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate medical necessity, options, and services required to support members in managing their health, chronic illness, or acute illness.
  
  Utilizes available resources to promote quality, cost effective outcomes. Provides active case management, assesses service needs, develops and coordinates action plans in cooperation with members, monitors services and implements plans, to include member goals.
• Evaluates outcomes of plans, eligibility, level of benefits, place of service, length of stay, and medical necessity regarding requested services and benefit exceptions. Ensures accurate documentation of clinical information to support and determine medical necessity criteria and contract benefits. Provides telephonic support for members with chronic conditions, high risk pregnancy or other at-risk conditions that consist of: intensive assessment/evaluation of condition, at risk education based on members’ identified needs, provides member-centered coaching utilizing motivational interviewing techniques in combination with reflective listening and readiness to change assessment to elicit behavior change and increase member program engagement.
  
  Performs medical or behavioral review/authorization process. Ensures coverage for appropriate services within benefit and medical necessity guidelines. Utilizes allocated resources to back up review determinations. Identifies and makes referrals to appropriate staff (Medical Director, Case Manager, Preventive Services, Subrogation, Quality of care Referrals, etc.).
• Participates in data collection/input into system for clinical information flow and proper claims adjudication. Demonstrates compliance with all applicable legislation and guidelines for all regulatory bodies, which may include but isnot limited to ERISA, NCQA, URAC, DOI (State), and DOL (Federal). Participates in direct intervention/patient education with members and providers regarding health care delivery system, utilization on networks and benefit plans.
  
  May identify, initiate, and participate in on-site reviews. Serves as member…