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OverviewAt WellStar, we all share common goals. That’s what makes us so successful – and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the most integrated healthcare provider in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare.ResponsibilitiesThe Utilization Management Nurse (UM) Coordinator is responsible for conducting medical necessity reviews 24 hoursper day, 7 days per week. utilizing Millman Care Guidelines, l clinical reviews with payers and collaborating with thecare team on the coordination of safe transitions of care for a defined patient population. The Utilization ManagementNurse will perform utilization review every day by looking at all new admissions, all observation cases and concurrentreviews. They will be assigned to specific units/and or payer/and or patient class. All clinical reviews will be done byutilizing Milliman criteria in conjunction with medical records documentation communication with physicians andphysician’s advisors.The UM nurse will gather clinical information and applies the appropriate clinical criteria/guideline, policy, procedureand clinical judgment to complete the determination/recommendation for the most appropriate level of care status andclinical review to the payers. Along the continuum of care, communicates with providers and other parties to facilitatecare/treatment. Identifies members for referral/consult opportunities to streamline care and throughput ensuringdelays are avoided. identifies opportunities to ensure effectiveness of healthcare services in the most appropriatesetting always as well as timely discharge to the most appropriate level of post discharge care.Utilization Management Nurse will obtain timely authorization of all ALOS days from payers and ensure this isdocumented in the appropriate place in EPIC to enable timely billing. Will monitor post discharge, prebill accounts thatdo not have an authorization on file, ALOS versus days authorized variances, and/or other account discrepanciesidentified that will result in the account being denied by the payor that require clinical expertise.The UM Nurse will communicate with third party payors to resolve discrepancies prior to billing. Accurately andconcisely documents all communications and action taken on the account in accordance with policies and procedures.Escalate medical review request and/or denial activities to management as needed.UM Nurse will work post discharge, prebill accounts efficiently and effectively daily to resolve accounts with “no authnumbers, ALOS vs. authorized days or other discrepancies. Evaluates clinical documentation in patient records andescalates issues through the established chain of command. Tracks avoidable days accurately in the avoidable daymodule in EPIC. Perform accurate and timely documentation of all review activities.QualificationsRequired Minimum Education : Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing: Baccalaureate degree innursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.Required Minimum Certification : RN with a Georgia LicenseRequired Minimum Experience : Strong clinical knowledge with three to five years clinical practice/experience isrequiredRequired Minimum Skills : Knowledge of Case Management process. Excellent verbal and written communicationskills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with physicians and the multidisciplinary team. Knowledgeable with utilizing screening criteria in review of clinical data and identifying variance. Ability to critically think and analyze information, effect change, and effectively impact timely throughput.Strong computer skills required.Join us for outstanding benefits and development opportunities. We also offer state-of-the-art technology, professional support and advancement, and colleagues that rank amongst the best in the country. The WellStar culture of caring has also been nationally recognized three years in a row by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For”. Step up to your potential. Find out more and apply today.WellStar is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any status which is protected by local, state or federal law.Department Centralized Utilization MGTFacility WellStar Shared ServicesCategory Nursing: Non-BedsideCity AustellShift DaysState Georgia
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