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Utilization Management Clinician – Tuesday, Saturday
Location
North Carolina
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
$71.0K - $106.4K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Utilization Management Clinician – Tuesday, Saturday
PacificSource Health Plans
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and a wide range of medical and non-medical professionals • Assess the member’s specific health plan benefits and additional resources available • Provide utilization management (UM) services that promote quality, cost-effective outcomes • Facilitate outstanding member care using fiscally responsible strategies • Accurately document case notes and letters of explanation • Perform concurrent reviews of members admitted to inpatient facilities and maintain contact with utilization review personnel
Job Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years of nursing or behavioral health experience
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Case Manager Certification as accredited by CCMC preferred
- Thorough knowledge of medical and behavioral health processes, diagnoses, care modalities, procedure codes including ICD and CPT Codes, health insurance, and state-mandated benefits
- Ability to use computerized systems for data recording and retrieval
Benefits
- Flexible telecommute policy
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Incentive program
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) plan
- Volunteer opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and training
- Life insurance
- Options such as a flexible spending account
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