As a Senior Review Coordinator, you will be responsible for conducting utilization review/medical management including prospective, concurrent and retrospective review for all services. You will be responsible for training/mentoring other team members and performing preliminary research on requested topics. In addition, you may provide technical assistance, medical record review and support to provider staff and physician reviewers.
What you'll do:
- Perform utilization review of Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Audiology, and Air Ambulance services including appropriateness of quality of care based on contract, state, or URAC requirements
- Screen individual situations according to specific criteria to determine if care is appropriate; with prior management approval, may deviate from criteria with proper justification to authorize the service
- Refer cases that fail to meet screening criteria to peer reviewer
- Coordinate and participate in peer-to-peer review as warranted
- Serve as liaison between peer reviewer, provider, facility and/or subscriber
- Coordinate and participate in appeal process as directed by management
- Train or serve as a mentor to team members and physician reviewers to ensure reviews and appeals are conducted thoroughly and within specified time frames
- Perform preliminary research on topics such as experimental or cosmetic services, coverage determinations, coding or standards of care
- Document review and special project results in workflow documentation system, ensuring data is accurate and timely
Required Skills and Experience:
- Active RN license that is recognized in the state of Maryland
- Four-year degree in health care or two- or three-year degree in nursing or related field and/or equivalent training and/or experience
- Typing and data entry skills, familiarity with computer systems, and use of multiple monitor work systems
- Because of the nature and immediacy of the work, the ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance is essential
- There is possibility of occasional weekend work
- We are unable to consider candidates outside of the United States, candidates in the state of California, or those in US Minor outlying islands and territories
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Prior Utilization Management (UM) experience
- Durable Medical Equipment experience
- Knowledge of medical coding and billing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Proficient math skills