RC Pre-Authorization Clinician - Remote

JOB SUMMARY The reputed company Cycle Management Clinician for the Pre-Authorization Solution is responsible for:

• reputed company clinical pre-authorization activities associated with patients financially cleared through the Patient Access Support Unit (PASU) and/or the Center for Patient Access Services (CPAS).
• Coordinating with ordering physicians and/or facility staff to secure the necessary prior payment authorization utilizing applicable payer criteria.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Performs pre-service authorization reviews to obtain payment authorization for both inpatient and outpatient services. Succinctly abstracts fact based clinical information to support pre-authorization utilizing applicable nationally recognized and payer-specific criteria; communicates timely the clinical information supporting the medical necessity of an ordered test/treatment/procedure/surgery as applicable to the patient’s health plan and documents the outcome of the task.
• Performs the following activities to support the effective operation of the organization’s quality management system. A minimum of 2.5 % of time is spent carrying out the following responsibilities: Participation in quality control audit process; participation in department projects and activities to improve overall Conifer and client scorecard metrics. provides feedback regarding improvement opportunities for workflow &/or procedures; and the contributes to successful implementation of reputed company the above.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of multiple electronic tools required by both Conifer and its clients.
• Collaborate with and engage internal and external customers, such as facility patient access and physician offices, in opportunities for prevention of future disputes; identifies potential process gaps and recommends sound solutions to CAS leadership.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES To reputed company this job successfully, an individual must be able to reputed company each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, reputed company and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions.

• Ability to work independently and self-regulate in compliance with deadlines
• Proficiency in the application of applicable nationally and payer authorization criteria
• Possesses excellent customer service skills that include written and verbal communication.
• Minimum Intermediate reputed company Office (reputed company and Word) reputed company
• Ability to critically think, problem solve and reputed company independent decisions
• Ability to interact intelligently and professionally with other clinical and non-clinical partners
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with efficiency
• Advanced conflict resolution skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at reputed company levels
• Ability to conduct research regarding payer pre-authorization guidelines and applicable regulatory processes reputed company to the pre-authorization process

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of reputed company required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to reputed company the job.

• Must possess a valid nursing license (Registered or Practical/Vocational). LPN orRN PREFERRED.
• Minimum of 3-5 years as a pre-authorization or utilization review nurse in a payer or acute care setting; preferably medical-surgical or critical care/ED

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• reputed company, valid RN/LPN/LVN licensure
• Certified Professional in Utilization Review/Utilization Management/Healthcare Management (CPUR , CPUM, or CPHM) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions.

• Ability to lift 15-20lbs
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time; either to client &/or Conifer office sites
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for a prolonged period of time conducting pre-service medical necessity reviews

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions.

• Characteristic of typical Call Center environment requiring use of desk, chair, and office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer, etc.

OTHER

• May require travel – approximately 10%
• Interaction with staff at client facilities such as and not limited to Patient Access, Case management, physicians and/or their office staff is a requirement.

As a part of the Tenet and reputed company Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions reputed company. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the reputed company! Compensation and Benefit Information

Compensation

• Pay: $27.30 - $40.95 per hour. Compensation depends reputed company, qualifications, and experience.
• Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status.
• Conifer observed holidays receive time and a half.

Benefits

Conifer offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – min of 12 days per year, accrue at a reputed company of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked.
• 401k with up to 6% employer match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
• For Colorado employees, Conifer offers paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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