Nurse Care Manager/Utilization Management - (Remote)

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking a Clinical Coordinator to perform clinical reviews within the Medical Management Operations department. The role involves managing inpatient utilization, collaborating with care managers, and ensuring compliance with clinical policies. Candidates should have a nursing degree, valid RN license, and strong communication skills, with a preference for those experienced in utilization management.

Qualifications

• 4 – 6+ years of Nursing experience required.
• Certification in utilization or care management preferred.
• Experience in case management or care coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing inpatient utilization within the benefit plan.
• Collaborate with facility care managers to evaluate member needs.
• Communicate authorization decisions to providers and members.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing

Valid RN License

Tools

MS Office

Mobile technology

Job description

Summary of Job

Perform clinical reviews within the Medical Management Operations Concurrent Review utilization management department. Ensure accurate administration of benefits, execution of clinical policy and timely access to appropriate levels of care.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the leader, is responsible for the execution of efficient departmental processes designed to manage inpatient utilization within the benefit plan.
• Act as the clinical coordinator collaborating with members and facilities to evaluate member needs within the inpatient setting.
• Establish and maintain active working relationships with assigned facility care managers/utilization management departments to facilitate appropriate clinical reviews and patient care.
• Enter and maintain documentation in the TPH platform meeting defined timeframes and performance standards.
• Communicate authorization decisions and important benefit information to providers and members in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations, and NCQA and business standards.
• Review and investigate member and provider requests to determine appropriate utilization of benefits and/or claim adjudication.
• Research evidence-based guidelines, medical protocols, provider networks, and on-line resources in making coverage determinations and recommendations.
• Prepare and present clinical case summaries in routine inpatient rounds.
• Maintain an understanding of utilization management, program objectives and design, implementation, management, monitoring, and reporting.
• Identify quality, cost and efficiency trends and provide solution recommendations to Supervisor/Manager.
• Actively participate on assigned committees.
• Perform other related projects and duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Valid RN License without restriction
• May require a CME accreditation in specific specialties
• Certification in utilization or care management preferred
• 4 – 6+ years of Nursing experience (Required)
• Case and/or utilization management/care coordination and managed care experience (Preferred)
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal) with all types/levels of audience (Required)
• Organizing and prioritizing skills, and strong attention to detail (Required)
• Trained in the use of Motivational Interviewing techniques (Preferred)
• Experience working in physician practice and/or with electronic medical records (Preferred)
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, etc.) (Required)
• Proficiency with the use of mobile technology (Smartphone, wireless laptop, etc.) (Required)

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