Summary
 

Join a great and supportive team whose focus is prior authorization for hospital outpatient surgery claims.  You will perform medical reviews using clinical/medical information provided by physicians/providers and established criteria/protocol sets or clinical guidelines.  You will document decisions using indicated protocol sets or clinical guidelines.  You will provide support and review of medical claims and utilization practices.

Description
 

Logistics:

• Preferred candidate will live in Nashville, TN area and work a hybrid schedule. If a candidate lives outside the Nashville, TN area the position will be work from home. To work from home, you must have high-speed (non-satellite) internet service and a private home office to work from home.
• Work hours will be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

What You’ll Do:

• Performs medical claim reviews for one or more of the following: claims for medically complex services, services that require preauthorization/predetermination, requests for appeal or reconsideration, referrals for potential fraud and/or abuse, correct coding for claims/operations.
• Makes reasonable charge payment determinations based on clinical/medical information and established criteria/protocol sets or clinical guidelines.
• Determines medical necessity and appropriateness and/or reasonableness and necessity for coverage and reimbursement. Monitors process’s timeliness in accordance with contractor standards.
• Documents medical rationale to justify payment or denial of services and/or supplies.
• Educates internal/external staff regarding medical reviews, medical terminology, coverage determinations, coding procedures, etc. in accordance with contractor guidelines.
• Participates in quality control activities in support of the corporate and team-based objectives.
• Provides guidance, direction, and input as needed to LPN team members.
• Provides education to non-medical staff through discussions, team meetings, classroom participation, and feedback.
• Assists with special projects and specialty duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need:

• Required Licenses and Certificates: Active, unrestricted RN licensure from the United States and in the state of hire, OR active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact NLC),
• Required Education: Associates in a job-related field OR graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.
• Required Work Experience: Two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of word processing software. Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions. Good judgment skills. Demonstrated customer service and organizational skills. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.
   

We Prefer That You Have:

• Work Experience: Five years nursing experience in one or a combination of: Medical Review, Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, and/or Surgical Care.
• Software and Tools: Ability to navigate between multiple windows-based programs.  Experience with spreadsheet, email, and word processing programs.
• Preferred skills: Strong attention to detail.

What We Can Do for You

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you earn
• Nine paid holidays
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition

What to Expect Next

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications.  This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication.  Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates.

 

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

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