Clinical Review Manager

Perform comprehensive clinical review of requested services utilizing clinical criteria, received through various mechanisms

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

• Initiate referrals to ensure appropriate coordination of care.
• Seek the advice of the Medical Director when appropriate, according to policy.
• Assists non-clinical staff in performance of administrative reviews
• Performing comprehensive provider and member appeals, denial interpretation for letters, retrospective claim review, special review requests, and UM pre-certifications and appeals, utilizing medical appropriateness criteria, clinical judgement, and contractual eligibility.
• Occasional weekend work may be required.
• Must be able to pass Windows navigation test.
• Testing/Assessments will be required for Digital positions.
• Effective 7/22/13: This Position requires an 18 month commitment before posting for other internal positions.
  
  

Job Qualifications

License

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Law.
  
  

Experience

• 3 years - Clinical experience required
  
  

Skills\Certifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of URAC, NCQA and CMS accreditations
• Must be able to work in an independent and creative manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Adaptive to high pace and changing environment
• Customer service oriented
• Superior interpersonal, client relations and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in interpreting benefits, contract language specifically symptom-driven, treatment driven, look back periods, rider information and medical policy/medical review criteria
  
  

Job Specific Requirements:

• Preference is for an RN with utilization management experience reviewing Medicare & MCG criteria on the insurance side of business.
• Weekend work is required as needed.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

Number of Openings Available:

1

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

SHI Shared Health, Inc.

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