UR Nurse (USRN)

Genfinity; Makati; On-site; PHP 614,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Genfinity seeks a USRNs to join our Philippine site in Makati, providing utilization management services to promote quality medical care. You will gather medical data, evaluate treatment necessity, and collaborate with providers, employers, and adjusters to ensure prompt, cost-effective decisions.

The role requires an active nursing license in the Philippines and in the US, at least one year in UM, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Word and Excel. On-site work in Makati is required.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the Philippines and the mainland US.
• 1 year of experience in utilization management/review.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 codes and the criteria used in utilization reviews.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; comfortable with dual screens.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Willing to report on-site in Makati.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication with employees, providers, and adjusters.
• Gather medical data to evaluate necessity of treatment and functional abilities.
• Ensure timely processing of billings and utilization decisions.
• Resolve and make recommendations regarding medical care.
• Review referrals to determine appropriateness of treatment.
• Prepare reports reflecting activities and results for management.
• Participate in QM monitoring and department objectives.

Skills

Nursing license

Utilization Management

ICD-10 knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing license (PH & US)

Tools

MS Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our US-based client, a premier multiline claims services provider, is looking for USRNs to be part of their team at their Philippine-based site. The role will provide utilization management services for clients, insurers, and injured employees to promote quality medical care in a prompt, cost-effective manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate verbal and written communication with employees, employers, providers of care, and adjusters
• Gather medical data to evaluate the necessity of medical treatment and functional capabilities
• Insure timely processing of billings, utilization issues, and/or referral decisions
• Resolve, negotiate, and make recommendations regarding medical care
• Compare medical information to establish criteria (medical standards) and determine appropriateness of treatment and length of treatment
• Determine appropriateness of referrals to peer advisors
• Maintain and monitor volume and cost of peer advisor reviews for management report
• Perform and maintain research, documentation, statistics, and auditing information on all types of medical providers, procedures, scopes of practice, and professional organizations
• Respond promptly and expertly to telephone inquiries, verbal or written communications from providers, UM department staff, and others
• Function as a resource to medical audit, other UM department staff, customers, and outside agencies
• Assist claims professional in compensability issues involving ICD-10 codes, medical service providers, treatment parameters, dates of service, etc
• Provide appropriate, adequate, and timely reports to management, accurately reflecting activities and results
• Review application for patient admission and approve admission or refer case to peer advisor for review and course of action when case fails to meet admission standards
• Attend training/educational classes as appropriate
• Coordinate activities of staff in supervisor's absence, where applicable
• Must actively participate in QM monitoring and strive to achieve departmental standards and objectives
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and assigned

Qualifications:

• An active Nursing license in the Philippines and in the mainland US
• One (1) year of experience in Utilization Management/Review (experience in Workers Compensation is preferred, but not required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10 codes, the utilization review process, and use of criteria
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel and general computer literacy, working with dual screens
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and time management skills are also required
• Willing to report on-site in Makati