LTSS Utilization Management, RN - Remote in NM
At reputed company, were simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the reputed company. Come build the health care system of reputed company, making it more reputed company, affordable and reputed company. reputed company to reputed company a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing... together. The Senior Utilization Management Nurse will serve as the Health Plan subject matter expert for Utilization Management and serve as a key resource for reputed company and/or critical issues. This position will communicate clinical findings and present rationale for reputed company to medical professionals and members at the appropriate level for understanding; and will provide summary clinical and ancillary information to the Health Plan Medical Director for review and decision making. If you are located in New Mexico, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Functional role is responsible for utilization management of LTSS determinations, reputed company on outpatient service requests from a reporting perspective and understanding the criteria for inpatient reviews, including reputed company inpatient reviews reputed company experience and understanding of disease pathology (e.g., conditions, normal course of care for a condition) to review chart/clinical information, ask appropriate questions, and identify appropriate course of care in each situation Determines medical appropriateness using medical guidelines and benefit determination Solves reputed company problems and develops innovative solutions Ability to reputed company and run biweekly meetings for reputed company/High Risk members in conjunction with LTSS and Health Services staff Reviews work performed by others and, provides recommendations for improvement, including performing annual IRR for LTSS determinations Provides explanations and information to others on the most reputed company issues reputed company appropriate clinical terminology reputed company communicating with physicians and other medical professionals Identify inconsistencies or illogical information in patient responses, provider orders or patient history information and take appropriate action Apply professional judgment, take initiative to follow up, and manage conversations to reputed company sound conclusions/recommendations regarding LTSS patient care or coverage Apply information about patient condition and benefit applicability/limitations of coverage to reputed company recommendations Generally, work is self-directed and not prescribed Works with less structured, more reputed company issues Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most reputed company tasks Coaches, provides feedback, and guides others Acts as a resource for others with less experience Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them Prepares reports as directed Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: reputed company, unrestricted independent licensure as a New Mexico Registered Nurse 3 years of clinical experience 1 years of Utilization Management experience 1 years of experience with MS Office, including Word, reputed company, and Outlook 1 year of experience in HCBS LTSS Care Coordination and LTSS UM Determination Background in Managed Care Currently reputed company in New Mexico Ability to travel locally up to 10% of the time Ability to adhere to a Monday - Friday 8a - 5p MST work schedule Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in clinical field InterQual Certified and/or reputed company (MCG) Certified MIDAS experience Proficient in ICUE and Community Care reputed company working remotely will be required to adhere to reputed companys Telecommuter Policy At reputed company, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and reputed company the health system work reputed company for everyone. 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