Job Profile Summary Position Purpose:Performs concurrent reviews, including determining member's overall health, reviewing the type of care being delivered, evaluating medical necessity, and contributing to discharge planning according to care policies and guidelines. Assists evaluating inpatient services to validate the necessity and setting of care being delivered to the member.Education/Experience:Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience. 2+ years of acute care experience required.Clinical knowledge and ability to determine overall health of member including treatment needs and appropriate level of care preferred. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred. Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred.License/Certification:LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required For Health Net of California: RN license requiredResponsibilitiesPerforms concurrent reviews of member for appropriate care and setting to determine overall health and appropriate level of careReviews quality and continuity of care by reviewing acuity level, resource consumption, length of stay, and discharge planning of memberWorks with Medical Affairs and/or Medical Directors as needed to discuss member care being deliveredCollects, documents, and maintains concurrent review findings, discharge plans, and actions taken on member medical records in health management systems according to utilization management policies and guidelinesWorks with healthcare providers to approve medical determinations or provide recommendations based on requested services and concurrent review findingsAssists with providing education to providers on utilization processes to ensure high quality appropriate care to membersProvides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve appropriate level of care and medically necessity based on clinical policies and guidelinesReviews member’s transfer or discharge plans to ensure a timely discharge between levels of care and facilitiesCollaborates with care management on referral of members as appropriatePerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standards
LOA – Becki Clontz
Contacts: Hiring manager: 394749 MSP contact: Melissa Carter - melcarter@allegisglobalsolutions.com
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $7.25/hr - $80.00/hr.
