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Inpatient Utilization Management Clinician
Location
United States
Posted
89 days ago
Salary
$36 - $52 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Inpatient Utilization Management Clinician
WellSense Health Plan
It’s an exciting time to join the WellSense Health Plan, a growing regional health insurance company with a 25-year history of providing health insurance that works for our members, no matter their circumstances. Job Summary: The Inpatient Utilization Management Clinician is responsible for evaluating all inpatient medical treatments for medical necessity, monitoring ongoing treatment, facilitating discharge planning to ensure smooth and successful transitions of care, and collaborating with care management and medical directors to support members in achieving optimal health outcomes. Our Investment in You: · Full-time remote work · Competitive salaries · Excellent benefits Key Functions/Responsibilities: · Performs utilization review activities, including concurrent, and retrospective reviews of inpatient cases applying evidenced-based InterQual® criteria and Medical Policy. · Obtains clinical information using facility EMR, where accessible, to assess and expedite timely decisions. · Determines medical appropriateness of inpatient services following evaluation of medical and contractual guidelines. · Utilizes decision-making and critical-thinking skills in the review and determination of coverage for medically necessary health care services. · Reviews, documents, and communicates all utilization review activities and outcomes including, but not limited to, all inquiries made and received regarding case communication. · Refers cases to Physician Reviewer when the treatment request does not meet medical necessity per guidelines, or when guidelines are not available. · Referrals must be made in a timely manner, allowing the Physician Reviewer time to make appropriate contact with the requesting provider in accordance with departmental policy and within each Medicaid, ACA, CMS or NCQA mandated turnaround times (TAT). · Monitors inpatient cases for compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely reviews and authorizations. · Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills when conducting reviews, interacting with physicians and staff, and ensures compliance with training on related policies and procedures. · Sends appropriate system-generated letters to provider and member · Provides guidance and coaching to other utilization review nurses and participate in the orientation of newly hired utilization nurses · Participates in discussions with the facility discharge planning team to improve the progression of care to the most appropriate level of care. · Identify delays in care or services and manage with MD. · Consults with the Medical Director, as needed, for complex cases. · Follows all departmental policies and workflows in end-to-end management of cases. · Participates in team meetings, education, discussions, and related activities · Maintains compliance with Federal, State and accreditation organizations. · Identifies opportunities for improved communication or processes · May participate in audit activities and meetings · Documents rate negotiation accurately for proper claims adjudication · Identify and refer potential cases to Care Management · Performs all other related duties as assigned Qualifications: · Active, unrestricted RN license in state of residence. Education: · Nursing degree or diploma required, bachelor’s degree in nursing Preferred/Desirable: · Bachelor’s degree · RN license in state of MA, NH or compact license · Medicare and Medicaid knowledge Experience: · 2+ years utilization review experience and evidence-based guidelines (InterQual Guidelines) · Managed care experience · Experience performing discharge planning · All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to Wellenses’ Telecommuter Policy Licensure, Certification or Conditions of Employment: · Active, unrestricted RN license in state of residence · Pre-employment background check · Ability to take after hours call, including evening/nights/weekends Competencies, Skills, and Attributes: · Strong oral and. written communication skills. · Strong clinical judgement and critical thinking skills to assess complex cases and determine appropriate levels of care. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders · Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining adherence to timeliness and regulatory requirements. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data management systems. · Demonstrated organizational and time management skills · Strong analytical and clinical problem-solving abilities with focus on quality improvement initiatives Working Conditions and Physical Effort: · Fully remote position with possible travel to the Charlestown, MA office for team meetings and training sessions. · Fast paced and dynamic work environment requiring adaptability and focus. · Minimal physical effort required; primarily desk-based tasks such as documentation and virtual meetings. · Regular and reliable attendance is essential. Compensation Range $35.58 - $51.68 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensure as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, WellSense offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing. Note: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. About WellSense WellSense Health Plan is a nonprofit health insurance company serving more than 740,000 members across Massachusetts and New Hampshire through Medicare, Individual and Family, and Medicaid plans. Founded in 1997, WellSense provides high-quality health plans and services that work for our members, no matter their circumstances. WellSense is committed to the diversity and inclusion of staff and their members. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. WellSense participates in the E-Verify program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees
Job Requirements
- Active, unrestricted RN license in state of residence.
- Nursing degree or diploma required, bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- RN license in state of MA, NH or compact license.
- Medicare and Medicaid knowledge.
- 2+ years utilization review experience and evidence-based guidelines (InterQual Guidelines).
- Managed care experience.
- Experience performing discharge planning.
- Pre-employment background check.
- Ability to take after hours call, including evening/nights/weekends.
Benefits
- Full-time remote work.
- Competitive salaries.
- Excellent benefits.
- Generous total compensation including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits.
- Merit increases.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 403(b) savings matches.
- Paid time off.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
- Working Conditions and Physical Effort
- Fully remote position with possible travel to the Charlestown, MA office for team meetings and training sessions.
- Fast paced and dynamic work environment requiring adaptability and focus.
- Minimal physical effort required; primarily desk-based tasks such as documentation and virtual meetings.
- Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
- Compensation Range
- $35.58 - $51.68. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer.
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