Rn utilization review remote Job at HealthCare Support, Houston, TX

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  • HealthCare Support
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

HealthCare Support is actively seeking a RN Utilization Review Remote to fill an opening with a large healthcare organization in Texas, US.

Daily Responsibilities for RN Utilization Review Remote:

  • Review telephonic and faxed clinical information to authorize medically necessary inpatient and outpatient care, utilizing nationally recognized evidenced based clinical criteria or approved medical guidelines. Refers cases that do not meet criteria to Medical Director for review.
  • Assists in discharge planning especially Home Health Nursing requests and DME requests for members at the time of discharge as well as new requests for members who have not had recent hospitalization. Review any requests for extension of these services and if not meeting criteria, refer to the Medical Director.
  • Participates in Community Nursing Rounds if applicable with Medical Director and is adequately prepared. Assists co-workers with difficult cases through open discussion. Communicates concerns that arise in these discussions to the Manager and/or Medical Director.
  • Maintains knowledge of the designated referral and provider software systems. Verifies member eligibility, benefit coverage and facility contract status prior to processing authorization requests. Accurately enters the required information into the managed care platform, adhering to UM policies and procedures.
  • Assists in the coordination of care of hospitalized members, medically complex members and members with special needs if applicable. Makes appropriate referrals and follow up to other Community programs/departments.
  • Meets required performance metrics for cases reviewed within established turnaround times. Meets established quality standards
  • Actively contributes to achievement of departmental goals, as identified in Department’s annual business plan, including specific departmental process improvement plans.
  • Demonstrates Harris Health and Community Health Choice values, including trust, integrity, mutual respect, diversity, responsiveness and caring service.

Can be fully Remote but MUST BE IN TEXAS!

Shift- List shift preference

  • 5 Nurses to cover Weekends Thurs-Sun 10 hr days 7 am to 5pm
  • 5 Nurses to be staffed Mon-Fri 8-5.

JOB SUMMARY The UM RN will perform utilization review of Community members requiring authorization for health services. The UM RN will help ensure proper data entry of authorization in the managed care platform, and initiate the approval process for requested services/treatments utilizing nationally recognized evidenced based clinical criteria and/or internal policy’s, protocols, and procedures. The UM RN will screen and review clinical information for the most appropriate service areas within Community; making referrals to high risk perinatal team, complex case management and disease management. The UM RN will work closely with the Medical Directors and refer requests that do not meet medical necessity criteria. The UM RN has heavy telephonic and facsimile contact with providers and their representatives. The UM RN will be responsible for meeting required performance and quality metrics within established timelines. Telecommuter opportunity after successfully meeting performance goals. Required Qualifications for RN Utilization Review Remote:

  • RN, current Texas License
  • Three years clinical experience in acute setting. 3 years of UR/UM
  • Highlight lines of business worked- Texas Medicaid, CHIP, marketplace
  • Highlight experience - was it inpatient or outpatient
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

WIll need to use their OWN EQUIPMENT: 2 screens, will need a headset, high speed internet, (Chromebooks do not work well but MAC or any other seem to work fine)

Benefits for RN Utilization Review Remote:

  • Immediate enrollment in Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Access to Investment Accounts
  • Career and educational tools within our Ingenovis ACT (Advocacy) Program

Pay Details: $38/hour - $42/hour

Interested in being considered?

If you are interested in applying to this position, please click Apply Now for immediate consideration.

For additional consideration, please email a copy of your resume to patrick.jamito@healthcaresupport.com with your phone number, the job title and location, and our recruiters will reach out.

Healthcare Support Staffing, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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Job Tags

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