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  • ID
    #43812706
  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    Apex Systems
  • Date
    2022-07-03
  • Deadline
    2022-09-01

UTILIZATION REVIEW RN

Virginia, Glenallen, 23059 Glenallen USA
 
Permanent

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Job#: 1260835

Job Description: Apex Systems is currently hiring a UTILIZATION REVIEW, RN. Please find the job description below and send your resume to Carl at cdunn@apexsystems.com

Overview
  • Perform prospective, concurrent, and retrospective reviews of inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory and ancillary services to ensure medical necessity, appropriate length of stay, the intensity of service, and level of care, including appeal requests initiated by providers, facilities, and members.
  • May establish care plans and coordinate care through the health care continuum including member outreach assessments.
  • Responsibilities Review, research and authorize requests for authorization of elective, direct, ancillary, urgent, emergency, etc. services.
  • Contact appropriate medical and support personnel to identify and recommend an alternative treatment, service levels, length of stays, etc. using approved clinical protocols.
  • Analyze, research, respond to and prepare documentation related to retrospective review requests and appeals in accordance with local, state, and federal regulatory and designated accreditation (e.g. NCQA) standards.
  • Establish, coordinate and communicate discharge planning needs with appropriate internal and external entities.
  • Analyze patterns of care associated with disease progression; identify contractual services and organize delivery through appropriate channels. Research and resolve issues related to benefits, member eligibility, non-elective and non-authorized services, coordination of benefits, care coordination, etc.
  • Identify and document quality of care issues; resolve or route to appropriate area for resolution.
  • Follow out-of-area/out-of-network services and make recommendations on patient transfer to in-network services and/or alternative plans of care.
  • Develop and deliver targeted education for provider community related to policies, procedures, benefits, etc.
  • As needed and in conjunction with Provider Services, may identify and negotiate reimbursement rates for non-contracted providers for services.
  • Other duties may be assigned based on designated department assignments.
Requirements EDUCATION:

Registered Nurse with current unrestricted Registered Nurse license required. Certification in Case Management may be preferred based upon designated department assignment. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philosophy, is required. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) to four (4) years of clinical experience which may include acute patient care, discharge planning, case management, and utilization review, etc. Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience relative to patient care and health care delivery processes. One (1) year health insurance plan experience or managed care environment preferred.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Working knowledge of current industry Microsoft Office Suite PC applications. Ability to apply clinical criteria/guidelines for medical necessity, setting/level of care and concurrent patient management.
  • Knowledge of current standard medical procedures/practices and their application as well as current trends and developments in medicine and nursing, alternative care settings and levels of service.
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures, member benefits and community resources.
  • Knowledge of applicable accreditation standards, local, state and federal regulations.
  • Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job based upon designated department assignment.
EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystemsinc.com or 844-463-6178.

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