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Care Coordinator UM/CM II

Care Coordinator UM/CM II

CompanyHCSC
LocationNashville, TN, USA, Albuquerque, NM, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Tulsa, OK, USA, Springfield, IL, USA, Richardson, TX, USA, Helena, MT, USA
Salary$60300 – $133400
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current, valid, unrestricted license to practice in state of operations.
  • 3 years clinical practice experience.
  • 1 year Health Insurance/Managed Care experience.
  • Knowledge of clinical utilization management/case management activities and standardized criteria set.
  • Knowledge of managed care and insurance industry.
  • Familiarity of ancillary services including HHC, SNF, Hospice, Etc.
  • Verbal and written communication skills; analytical skills; sound clinical judgment.
  • PC proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
  • Current driver’s license.
  • Ability and willingness to travel.
  • Incumbents with nursing licenses in positions/departments requiring multi-state licenses are required to obtain and maintain additional current, valid, and unrestricted applicable nursing licenses in other states as determined by management.

Responsibilities

  • Perform concurrent review and case management activities in discharge planning in accordance with approved departmental guidelines.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers, members, and business partners to optimize member benefits with evaluation medical necessity and promote effective use of resources.
  • Apply Case Management principles in coordinating resources necessary to implement treatment options to meet the individual’s health needs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working toward CM certification or advanced degree.
  • Experience managing complex or catastrophic cases.
  • Experience in Disease Management.
  • Knowledge of Medical Management policies and procedures.
  • Familiarity with medical guidelines (M&R, Interqual, etc.).
  • Preparation of cost analysis on extra contractual benefit requests.