Managed Care Coordinator UM II

Spectraforce Technologies; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work after training

Onsite training

Travel within community

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Managed Care Coordinator UM II to review medical criteria, coordinate care, and support member health through the health management process.

The role begins with four weeks of onsite training, then remote work with a 40-hour Mon–Fri schedule. A strong clinical background and excellent communication are essential for success in this assignment with potential conversion after three months.

Qualifications

• 4 years recent clinical in defined specialty area (oncology, cardiology, neonatology, maternity, rehabilitation, mental health/chemical dependency, orthopedic, general medicine/surgery)
• OR 4 years utilization review/case management/clinical/or combination; 2 of 4 years must be clinical

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates medical or behavioral eligibility regarding benefits and clinical criteria to service requests or health management interventions.
• Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates medical necessity and services needed to support members’ health.
• Provides discharge planning and assesses service needs with providers and facilities.
• Ensures documentation to support medical necessity criteria and contract benefits.
• Collaborates with Care Management and other areas to ensure timely care management processes.
• Maintains current knowledge of contracts and network status of service providers and applies appropriately.

Skills

Word processing

Quality improvement

Contract language

Independent work

Decision making

Customer service

Communication skills

Spelling and grammar

Oral and written communication

Persuasion/negotiation

Analytical thinking

Confidential information handling

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing or Nursing Diploma

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Bachelor's degree - Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Name: Managed Care Coordinator UM II

Location: Columbia, SC 29203

Work Environment: Remote (4 weeks of Onsite training then remote)

Contract length: 3 months assignment with possible conversion

Shift: Mon - Fri - 40 hours

Job Description

Duties

Reviews and evaluates medical or behavioral eligibility regarding benefits and clinical criteria by applying clinical expertise, administrative policies, and established clinical criteria to service requests or provides health management program interventions.

Utilizes clinical proficiency, claims knowledge/analysis, and comprehensive knowledge of healthcare continuum to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate medical necessity, options, and services required to support members in managing their health, chronic illness, or acute illness. Utilizes available resources to promote quality, cost effective outcomes.

50%

• Performs medical or behavioral review/authorization process.
• Ensures coverage for appropriate services within benefit and medical necessity guidelines.
• Utilizes allocated resources to back up review determinations.
• Identifies and makes referrals to appropriate staff (Medical Director, Case Manager, Preventive Services, Subrogation, Quality of care Referrals, etc.).
• Participates in data collection/input into system for clinical information flow and proper claims adjudication.
• Demonstrates compliance with all applicable legislation and guidelines for all regulatory bodies, which may include but is not limited to ERISA, NCQA, URAC, DOI (State), and DOL (Federal).

25%

• Provides discharge planning and assesses service needs in cooperation with providers and facilities.
• Evaluates outcomes of plans, eligibility, level of benefits, place of service, length of stay, and medical necessity regarding requested services and benefit exceptions.
• Ensures accurate documentation of clinical information to support and determine medical necessity criteria and contract benefits.
• Collaborates with BCBSSC Care Management and other areas to ensure proper care management processes are executed within a timely manner.
• Manages assigned members and authorizations through appropriate communication.

15%

• Provides appropriate communications (written, telephone) regarding requested services to both health care providers and members.

5%

• Participates in direct intervention/patient education with members and providers regarding health care delivery system, utilization on networks and benefit plans.
• May identify, initiate, and participate in on-site reviews.
• Promotes enrollment in care management programs and/or health and disease management programs.

5%

• Maintains current knowledge of contracts and network status of all service providers and applies appropriately.
• Assists with claims information, discussion, and/or resolution and refers to appropriate internal support areas to ensure proper processing of authorized or unauthorized services.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of word processing software.
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes and demonstrated ability with these activities.
• Knowledge of contract language and application.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions.
• Good judgment skills.
• Demonstrated customer service, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.
• Analytical or critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

Required Software and Other Tools

• Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of spreadsheet, database software.
• Thorough knowledge/understanding of claims/coding analysis, requirements, and processes.

Preferred Software and Other Tools

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, or other spreadsheet/database software.

Work Environment

• Typical office environment.
• Employee may work from home.
• May involve some travel within one's community.

Required Education

• Associate Degree - Nursing, or Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.

Required Experience

• 4 years recent clinical in defined specialty area. Specialty areas include: oncology, cardiology, neonatology, maternity, rehabilitation services, mental health/chemical dependency, orthopedic, general medicine/surgery.
• OR
• 4 years utilization review/case management/clinical/or combination; 2 of 4 years must be clinical.

Required License/Certificate

• Active, unrestricted RN licensure from the United States and in the state of hire, OR, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), OR, active, unrestricted LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work) licensure from the United States and in the state of hire, OR active, unrestricted licensure as Counselor, or Psychologist from the United States and in the state of hire.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree- Nursing.

Preferred Work Experience

• 7 years-healthcare program management.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates

• Case Manager Certification, clinical certification in specialty area.