RN - Utilization Review Specialist - SSO Utilization Review - USA Health Shared Services

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility for 20+ hours per

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Mobile, AL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for Utilization Review. You will perform reviews, admissions and discharge evaluations, and coordinate with physicians to optimize patient care and reimbursement.

The role requires Alabama RN licensure and 2 years of nursing experience; Utilization Review experience is preferred. This on-site position offers benefits for 20+ hours per week and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and Alabama RN licensure.
• 2 years of professional nursing experience required.
• Utilization Review experience preferred.
• RN – Registered Nurse – State licensure and/or Compact licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Functions independently per policy and payor requirements, including reviews, authorizations, and case management for DRG payors.
• Analyze medical record data to complete Utilization Review processes.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to formulate discharge plans and ensure timely inpatient flow.
• Ensure optimal reimbursement by applying Utilization Review procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and healthcare providers via phone, in person, and email.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care meetings and hospital committees.

Skills

Utilization Review experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities Performs functions independently, according to policy and third party payor requirements, to include: quality reviews, prior authorizations, initial/admission reviews, continued stay reviews, discharge reviews, retrospective reviews, appeals as appropriate for denials, and case management reviews for DRG payors
• Analyzes medical record data to complete functions
• Collaborates with members of the healthcare team, patients, families, and managed care workers to formulate appropriate discharge plans and promote a safe and timely flow through inpatient setting
• Ensures optimal reimbursement from third party payors through appropriate implementation of Utilization Review functions
• Communicates with healthcare providers via telephone, in person, and email (i.e., discussion with physicians regarding plan of care, length of stay, and stay type)
• Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with third party payor representatives
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care meetings as assigned
• Utilizes a PC to access the Hospital Information System
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs
• Completes annual education on nationally recognized level of care criteria
• Participates in all Utilization Review audit activities as assigned
• Orients new staff to the Utilization Review process as assigned
• Reports quality of care concerns discovered during Utilization Review functions to the Director
• Evaluates chart documentation for completeness relative to current ICD requirements and communicates deficiencies
• Demonstrates proficiency in Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) by performing independently, according to regulatory requirements, the following functions as assigned
• Identification of patient eligibility, collection of data required to perform screening, performance of Inter-periodic Screening Components, and communication of screening findings to all related parties
• Maintains accurate and complete records both written and via personal computer
• Documents reviews according to hospital policy
• Completes/documents forms/requests from third party payors and regulatory parties
• Documents variances, discharge plans and EPSDT functions
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone
• Responds to overhead pages
• Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
• Participates on committees as assigned
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the State of Alabama and 2 years or professional nursing experience Required
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in nursing Preferred
• Utilization Review experience Preferred
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.