Clinical Care Reviewer II - NICU

Job Description:

Clinical Care Reviewer II – NICU is responsible for processing medical necessity reviews for appropriateness of authorization for health care services, assisting with discharge planning activities (i.e. DME, home health services) and care coordination for members enrolled with a CareSource Management Group line of business, as well as monitoring the delivery of healthcare services in a cost-effective manner.

Essential Functions:

• Complete concurrent and retrospective review of acute inpatient admissions
• Coordinate care and facilitate discharge to an appropriate level of care in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Refer cases to CareSource Medical Directors when clinical criterial is not met or case conference is needed/appropriate
• Maintain knowledge of state and federal regulations governing CareSource, State Contracts and Provider Agreements, benefits, and accreditation standards
• Identify and refer quality issues to Quality Improvement
• Identify and refer appropriate members for Care Management
• Document, identify and communicate with Health Partners, Care Managers and Discharge Planners to establish safe discharge planning needs and coordination of care
• Assist Team Leader with special projects or research, as requested
• May perform cross-functional departmental duties as assigned based on business need and within scope of licensure
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Completion of an accredited registered nursing (RN) degree program is required
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical NICU experience is required
• Utilization Management/Utilization Review experience is preferred
• Medicaid/Medicare/Commercial experience is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic data entry skills and internet utilization skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity of the healthcare field
• Proper grammar usage and phone etiquette
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Customer service oriented
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Change resiliency

Licensure and Certification:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure in state(s) of practice is required
• MCG Certification is required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire

Working Conditions:

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Compensation Range:

$61,500.00 - $98,400.00

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Hourly

Organization Level Competencies

• Create an Inclusive Environment

• Cultivate Partnerships

• Develop Self and Others

• Drive Execution

• Influence Others

• Pursue Personal Excellence

• Understand the Business