Case Manager, Denials and Appeals, 40 Hours (Days)

The UM RN will be responsible for review of potential transfers to the BMC System for tertiary care, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary care team, utilizing medical necessity screening tools to complete initial and continued stay reviews in determining appropriate level of patient care, appropriateness of tests/procedures and an estimation of the patient’s expected length of stay. This nurse secures authorization for the patient’s clinical services through timely collaboration and communication with payers as required and follows the UR process, in addition to the pre-denial process as defined in the attached job description and in the Utilization Review Plan in accordance with the CMS Conditions of Participation for Utilization Review.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Utilizing a collaborative process, the care manager will assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual’s health needs, using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes. The care manager helps identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of services while ensuring that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to obtain optimum value for both the patient and the reimbursement source. This care manager is dedicated to handle the increased volume and to support the overall care management process and the department.

Position: Case Manager

Department: Denials and Appeals

Schedule: 40 Hours (Days)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited BS Program in Nursing

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the commonwealth of Massachusetts

• CCM or related certification attained within 24 months from the hire date is preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of diversified clinical experience is required

• A minimum of 2 years of previous experience involving judgment and decision making, preferably in a utilization management/case management position

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Extensive background and knowledge of current medical/surgical patterns of practice.

• Medical terminology and standard medical abbreviations.

• Managed care concepts, the various health care delivery systems

• Methods for assessing an individual are level of physical/mental impairment, understanding of the physical and psychological characteristics of illness, and understanding of expected treatment.

• Confidentiality issues and the legal and ethical issues pertaining to them.

• ICD-9 and CPT nomenclature and the ability to interpret and convert this information, as applicable.

• Knowledge of benefits and various plan contracts, eligibility issues and requirements.

• Role and functional responsibilities of case management professional; case management program philosophy and purpose within Managed Care Program

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and negotiations skills

• Strong analytical, data management and PC skills

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Compensation Range:

$38.05- $75.33

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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