As a Clinical Reviewer (RN), you will complete the full spectrum of activities related to Utilization or Quality reviews as assigned. You will utilize your knowledge and expertise of the review program to conduct clinical level review, supporting Medical Review Analysts, and Physician Consultants to ensure an appropriate and accurate process. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Conduct utilization reviews up to and including the appeal level. This includes chart screen, complete electronic worksheets, enter required information and make level one denial decisions when necessary.
- Conduct quality and clinical study data collection reviews. This includes chart review, complete detailed electronic data worksheets.
- Act as a resource for the administrative staff in training, problem solving, and clarifying procedures. Will provide technical assistance and conduct/participate in staff huddles.
- Participate in collaborative training specific to clinical study objectives.
This position is office based at our Jericho, NY office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge and experience with electronic medical records including utilization, quality, and clinical charting.
- Ability to oversee, problem-solve, and work collaboratively with peers, medical, analytical, and administrative support staff.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Ability and desire to be flexible, innovative, and creative.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- New York State, Licensed Registered Nurse, required.
- A bachelor’s degree in Nursing OR graduate of an approved Registered Professional Nurses training program and licensed to practice in the State of New York, required.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an acute care facility preferably in medicine/surgery or special care units; AND/OR one (1) to three (3) years experience in acute care utilization review.
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. The hourly rate for this position is $38.46 - $43.27. Actual salary and/or hourly rate depends on a variety of factors including experience, education, credentials, location, and budget.
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.
IPRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or military status, or any other category protected under applicable law.
Skills Required
- New York State licensed Registered Nurse
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or graduation from an approved Registered Professional Nurses training program with New York State licensure
- Minimum of two years’ experience in an acute care facility, preferably medicine/surgery or special care units
- One to three years of experience in acute care utilization review
- Knowledge and experience with electronic medical records, utilization reviews, quality reviews, and clinical charting
- Ability to oversee, problem-solve, and collaborate with peers, medical, analytical, and administrative support staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Flexibility, innovation, and creativity
What We Do
IPRO is a non-profit organization that works with government agencies, providers and patients to implement innovative programs that bring policy ideas to life. For more than 40 years we’ve made creative use of clinical expertise, emerging technology, and data solutions to make the healthcare system work better. IPRO holds contracts with federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private-sector clients, in more than 34 states and the District of Columbia. IPRO is headquartered in Jericho, NY and also has offices in Albany, NY; Hamilton, NJ; and Beachwood, OH. IPRO’s staff of more than 300 professionals includes physicians, registered nurses, mental health professionals, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, data analysts, medical record reviewers, health policy experts, pharmacists, coding professionals, claims analysts, auditors, programmers, systems analysts, web technology experts, and healthcare communications specialists. IPRO also retains a network of more than 300 board-certified physician consultants.
