Healthcare

Job Title: Healthcare - Care Review Clinician I
Location: Remote (Must possess NY Nursing License)
Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:
Work Location (i.e., onsite or remotely based):
Remote-based but candidates can be located anywhere in the US but must be licensed in NY State
Will now accept RNs.

Reason for Job Request:
1 CRC left last year and last week received approval to fill position
Also SWH has a jump in enrollment (900 enrollees for March) with a steady growth over several months.
Will require 1 additional monitor.

Job Description:
All UM standard/ expedited Inpatient, Outpatient and Custodial Care clinical reviews for MLTC members.

Must Have Skills:
Must have experience in UM, experience with Turnaround Timeframes, good with computer systems and be able to learn a new system, have done clinical reviews and processed denials and partial denial determinations, know MCG and can use it, case presentation for medical reviews, know Medicaid/ Medicare guidelines
Bi-lingual Spanish, Bengali or Mandarin
- PREFERRED. NOT Mandatory.

Please ensure that candidates have experience with actually reviewing for Medicaid/ MLTC members not Medicare or IP reviews as those are very different with a different workflow and process
Candidates must be aware that this is a fast-paced environment with a Turn around Timeframe of 3 business days on average for our std requests as we do not get many urgent/expedited requests.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
All UM standard Inpatient, Outpatient and Custodial Care processes and workflows for any requests, verbal notifications for denials/partial denials to both member and provider, participation in IDTs, personal queue management and clinical reviews.

Required Years of Experience:
At least 1-2 years experience in UM.

Required Licensure / Education:
Licensure required is a NY State License Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse -LPN NY & NY RN

Summary:
Works with the Utilization Management team primarily responsible for inpatient medical necessity/utilization review and other utilization management activities aimed at providing members with the right care at the right place at the right time
Provides daily review and evaluation of members that require hospitalization and/or procedures providing prior authorizations and/or concurrent review
Assesses services for Client Members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost effectiveness and compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines.

Essential Functions:
Provides concurrent review and prior authorizations (as needed) according to Client policy for Client members as part of the Utilization Management team
Identifies appropriate benefits, eligibility, and expected length of stay for members requesting treatments and/or procedures
Participates in interdepartmental integration and collaboration to enhance the continuity of care for Client members including Behavioral Health and Long Term Care
Maintains department productivity and quality measures
Attends regular staff meetings
Assists with mentoring of new team members
Completes assigned work plan objectives and projects on a timely basis
Maintains professional relationships with provider community and internal and external customers
Conducts self in a professional manner at all times
Maintains cooperative and effective workplace relationships and adheres to company Code of Conduct
Consults with and refers cases to Client medical directors regularly, as necessary
Complies with required workplace safety standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to communicate, problem solve, and work effectively with people
Excellent organizational skill with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Knowledge of applicable state, and federal regulations
In depth knowledge of Interqual and other references for length of stay and medical necessity determinations
Experience with NCQA
Ability to take initiative and see tasks to completion
Computer Literate (Microsoft Office Products)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to abide by Clients policies
Ability to maintain attendance to support required quality and quantity of work
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Skilled at establishing and maintaining positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers and customers.

Required Education:
Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program
(a combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of Registered Nursing degree).

Required Experience:
Minimum 0-2 years of clinical practice
Preferably hospital nursing, utilization management, and/or case management.

Required Licensure/Certification:
Active, unrestricted State Nursing (RN, LVN, LPN) license in good standing