Regional UM Reviewer This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.
Montgomery, TX - USA
Job Summary
Overview
This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees
NaphCare Alabama Prisons LLCis hiring an experience Regional UM Reviewer to join our team at the Regional Office in Alabama.
Position Summary:
The Utilization Management Reviewer/ Manager performs technical and administrative work required to evaluate the necessity appropriateness and efficiency of the use of medical services procedures and facilities. The UM Nurse has an emphasis on the review analysis monitoring and operation of the patient medical care plans.
Position Requirements:
A current and unrestricted RN license in the state of employment with a minimum of 6 years experience in an acute care setting and 4 years experience in utilization review and/or case management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills attention to detail and decision-making skills are essential. BSN and familiarity with Milliman Care Guidelines preferred.
Performance Expectations:
- Understanding of the principles and concepts of medical quality assurance and utilization review.
- Develop implement and administer the quality assurance and utilization review processes.
- Monitor and report on the quality of all facets of the medical care provided to patients.
- Perform utilization and concurrent review of patient cases.
- Conduct detailed clinical chart assessments.
- Gather clinical information to assess and expedite care needs.
- Determine need if any for intervention and discussing with physicians.
- Reviews requests from providers regarding medical necessity of requested services for patients.
- Reviews and audits patients medical records as indicated to determine medical necessity.
- Utilizes nationally recognized criteria to determine medical necessity ofrequested services.
- Refers provider requests to Medical Director or designee when medical necessity of requested services does not meet recognized criteria.
Why Join NaphCare
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
- Health dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan beginning day one
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
Want a better idea of what its like to work in a jailSee what our RNs do:
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NaphCare is an innovative provider of correctional healthcare services in jails and prisons.