at USTECH Solutions in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Utilization Review Registered Nurse
Location: Fully remote
Duration: 5-6 months contract with future possibilities of extension
Shift Timing: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
Job Description:
Responsible for the review and evaluation of clinical information and documentation. Reviews documentation and interprets data obtained from clinical records or systems to apply appropriate clinical criteria and policies in line with regulatory and accreditation requirements for member and/or provider issues. Independently coordinates the clinical resolution with internal/external clinician support as required. Requires an RN with unrestricted active license.
Responsibilities:
• Reviews documentation and evaluates potential quality of care issues based on clinical policies and benefit determinations.
• Considers all documented system information as well as any additional records/data presented to develop a determination or recommendation.
• Data gathering requires navigation through multiple system applications.
• Staff may be required to contact the providers of record, vendors, or internal Aetna departments to obtain additional information.
• Evaluates documentation/information to determine compliance with clinical policy, regulatory and accreditation guidelines.
• Accurately applies review requirements to assure case is reviewed by a practitioner with clinical expertise for the issue at hand.
• Commands a comprehensive knowledge of complex delegation arrangements, contracts, clinical criteria, benefit plan structure, regulatory requirements, company policy and other processes which are required to support the review of the clinical documentation/information.
• Pro-actively and consistently applies the regulatory and accreditation standards to assure that activities are reviewed and processed within guidelines.
• Condenses complex information into a clear and precise clinical picture while working independently.
Experience:
• 3 years of clinical experience required.
• Managed Care required.
• Medicare experience required.
• Prior Authorization required.
• Utilization Review required.
Preferred:
MEDCOMPASS or Assure care.
Education:
RN with current unrestricted state licensure
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
