RN Appeals Analyst - West Columbia - Southcarolinablues

Description

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• Documents the basis of the appeal or retrospective review in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with applicable regulations or standards.
• Performs thorough research of the substance of service appeals by both member and provider based on clinical documentation, contractual requirements, governing agencies, policies and procedures, while adhering to confidentiality regulations regarding protected health information.
• Performs appeal and retrospective reviews demonstrating ability to define and determine precedence of pertinent issues in application of policies and procedures to clinical information and or application to benefit or policy provisions.
• Performs special projects including reviews of clinical information to identify quality of care issues.
  

Required Education: Associate's in a job related field.*

Degree Equivalency: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.*

Required Experience: 2 years clinical experience plus 1 year utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health, OR, 3 years clinical.

FOR PALMETTO GBA (CO. 033)


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2 years clinical experience plus 2 years utilization/medical review, quality assurance, or home health experience or a combination of experience in clinical, utilization/medical review, quality assurance or home health experience totaling four years.*
Required Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of word processing software.

Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions. Working knowledge of managed care and various forms of health care delivery systems. Strong clinical experience to include home health, rehabilitation, and/or broad medical surgical experience. Knowledge of specific criteria/protocol sets and the use of the same. Good judgment skills. Demonstrated customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.*
Required License and Certificate: An active, unrestricted RN license from the United States and in the state of hire, OR, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).*
Required Software and tools: Microsoft Office.

• Work Environment: Typical office environment. Deadline driven environment.
• Emergency room ICU experience or broad clinical experience.
• Utilization Management experience.
• Case Management experience.
• Billing or Claims review experience.
• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

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