Posted:
8/15/2024, 10:50:27 AM
Location(s):
Weston, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Utilization Management Specialist
Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Utilization Management (UM) Specialists perform UM activities, such as admission review, concurrent review, retrospective chart review and clinical systems review to measure clinical performance and UM issues that affect reimbursement for the patient’s hospital stay or visit. Some of the responsibilities of a Utilization Management Specialist include medical record review, providing clinical information to payers, UM data collection and reporting, concurrent denials appeals process, clinical team interaction, Physician Adviser interaction and special projects.
Candidates for this role must have open availability to work 24-40 hours per week. Must be available evenings and weekends . This position offers the flexibility of working from home and support in gaining your case management certification. Must live within reasonable distance of a Cleveland Clinic Florida location.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Recommend resource utilization.
Prioritize and organize work to meet changing priorities.
Utilize analytical abilities required to gather data.
Use clinical judgment to apply predetermined criteria or use independent clinical judgment when no predetermined criteria exist to identify problems, facilitate resolution, recommend corrective action, and report results effectively.
Use independent clinical judgment in reviewing records to determine status of patients stay, if proper procedures have been followed, seriousness of incidents and ability to identify need for and participate in focused reviews, special projects and identify opportunities for improvement.
Make recommendations regarding appropriateness of the treatment plan for continued stay and safety of the discharge plan.
Achieve a minimum of 85% on IRR quarterly.
Complete utilization management for assigned patients with at least 25-30 reviews per day.
Apply medical necessity guidelines accurately to monitor appropriateness of admission and continued stays.
Document appropriately in UM notes to provide evidence that the UR process for the case was followed.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Three to five years of full-time clinical experience as an RN.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, diagnosis, surgical procedures, and basic disease processes.
Analytical ability to gather data, decide on conformity based on predetermined criteria, identify problems and refer for resolution.
Basic knowledge of medical record coding standards.
Awareness of licensing and accreditation standards.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of billing practices, identification of billing problems, adequacy of documentation, and ability to conduct research of issue at hand, as well as formulate recommendations based on findings.
Knowledge and experience with Care Guidelines, Medical Necessity Criteria and/or other UM criteria sets.
Ability to assess medical records and make determinations on length of stay and proper procedures in accordance with policies and procedures.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).
Case Management Certification (CCM) preferred.
Has experience working as a hospital RN as well as UR or Case Manager.
Has a flexible schedule to support department needs.
Strong computer skills.
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Physical Requirements:
Requires walking, sitting, and/or standing for long periods of time.
Requires constant attention to detail, reading of medical records, and meeting deadlines.
Works in an environment where there is some discomfort due to dust, noise, temperature.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit