Job Discription
Arkansas Blue Cross is only seeking applicants for remote positions from the following states:
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Remote
Job SummaryUtilization Management Nurse performs clinical review of prior approvals, network exceptions, benefit inquiries, inpatient medical/surgical admissions and outpatient procedures for providers, and/or other contracted lines of business. This role assesses and evaluates the efficiency and appropriateness of services for medical necessity through interpretation and review with evidenced-based criteria, clinical guidelines, corporate guidelines and policies and mandates and standards. Incumbent also facilitates and promotes appropriate care and quality toward cost effective and cost containment measures based on evidence.
Requirements
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Registered Nurse (RN) with current active state license in good standing in the state(s) where job duties are performed required.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum four (4) years’ clinical practice nursing experience in at least one of the following areas: medical-surgical nursing, surgical nursing, intensive care or critical care nursing.
Experience in utilization management and/or medical review preferred.
ESSENTIAL SKILS & ABILITIES
Oral & Written Communication
Attention to Detail
Proficiency using basic computer skills in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, including the ability to navigate multiple systems and keyboarding.
Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing judgments through critical thinking.
Ability to build collaborative relationships.
Ability to interpret complex documentation.
Ability to work independently.
SkillsClinical Judgment, Critical Thinking, Cultivate Relationships, Detail-Oriented, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Oral Communication, Work independently, Written Communication
ResponsibilitiesCollaborates with healthcare providers and internal staff to promote quality of care, cost effectiveness, accessibility and appropriateness of service levels., Conducts and monitors clinical review cases to ensure medical necessity of inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic procedures, out-of-network services, and surgery; documenting all relevant and specific information; and screens, prioritizes and organizes determination requests according to mandates and standards., Performs other duties as assigned., Practices nursing within the scope of licensure and adheres to policies, procedures, regulations, URAC standards and individual state regulations; making decisions based on facts and evidence to ensure compliance, appropriate level of care, and patient safety., Promotes appropriate care and quality toward cost effective and cost containment measures based on evidence., Remains current with up-to-date medical and surgical procedures, products, healthcare services and drugs, general trends in health care delivery; and enterprise procedures, policies and contracts., Works incoming and outbound calls and/or queues from multiple sources within mandated requirements proactively and effectively.
CertificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) – Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Security Requirements
This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.
Segregation of Duties
Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.
Employment TypeRegular
ADA Requirements
2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel – Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job.
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