What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at US Tech Solutions?
Job Description:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm manager will conduct MS teams interview must be able to train onsite for at least 1 to 2 weeks, then will be able to work remote.
Computer and typing skills are a must as we use several different programs and work remotely. Detail Oriented, Good Communication Skills, Time Management, Organization, Team Oriented, but able to work independently.
We would sign on the computer at 8:30am and check the workload and begin prioritizing the day. The faxes come in electronically and we get requests via phone as well.
We would check for date of service or due date to determine the priority of our cases. Then we review the requests against the policy and the member’s contract. When reviewing the clinical we determine if it can be reviewed at our level.
If not, then it would be sent for review with our medical director. We would then complete the approval or denial and notify the provider.
Strong communication skills are needed as they will communicate with members, providers.
Responsibilities:
Performs medical reviews using established criteria sets and/or performs utilization management of professional, inpatient or outpatient, facility benefits or services, and appeals. Documents decisions using indicated protocol sets or clinical guidelines. Provides support and review of medical claims and utilization practices.
May provide any of the following in support of medical claims review and utilization review practices: Performs medical claim reviews and makes a reasonable charge payment determination. Monitors process's timeliness in accordance with contractor standards.
Performs authorization process, ensuring coverage for appropriate medical services within benefit and medical necessity guidelines. Utilizes allocated resources to back up review determination. Reviews interdepartmental requests and medical information in a timely/effective manner to complete utilization process.
May conduct/perform high dollar forecasting research and formulate overall patient health summaries with future health prognosis and projected medical costs. Performs screenings/assessments and determines risk via telephone. Reviews/determines eligibility, level of benefits, and medical necessity of services and/or reasonableness and necessity of services.
Provides education to members and their families/caregivers. Reviews first level appeal and ensures utilization or claim review provides thorough documentation of each determination and basis for each. Conducts research necessary to make thorough/accurate basis for each determination made.
Educates internal/external staff regarding medical reviews, medical terminology, coverage determinations, coding procedures, etc. in accordance with contractor guidelines. Responds accurately and timely with appropriate documentation to members and providers on all rendered determinations.
Participates in quality control activities in support of the corporate and team-based objectives. Participates in all required training.
Experience:
2 years clinical experience.
Skills:
Working knowledge of word processing software. Good judgment skills. Demonstrated customer service and organizational skills. Demonstrated proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. Analytical or critical thinking skills.
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office. Preferred Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of spreadsheet and database software. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. Preferred Software and Others Tools: Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, or other spreadsheet/database software.
Education:
Graduate of an Accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing or Licensed Vocational Nursing.
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.
Recruiter details
Name: Pragya Singh
Email: Pragya.singh@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Job ID:25-30908
Salary : $23
