Nurse Practitioner - Independent Consultant

The Nurse Practitioner serves as a leading contributor to HNE’s Medicare Advantage Program (MA) by performing on-site medical assessments of MA beneficiaries.  The Nurse Practitioner will perform a complete documented medical history to include a screening for case and/or disease management programs on the MA beneficiary to insure an accurate Medicare rating.  These assessments will lead to greater medical management and cost savings to the plan by properly identifying the needs of the beneficiary.  This position requires traveling to beneficiaries’ homes, institutional facilities, or other locations as needed within our service area.  (Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties)

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduated from a physician assistant training program which holds a valid certificate of program approval issued by the Board; and has passed the certifying examination of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; and has a current Massachusetts license.

• Possess a Medicare provider number
• A background in managed care

• Familiarity with Medicare and ICD-9 coding

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Sound clinical assessment, documentation and decision making skills, and highly ethical

• Computer proficiency and skilled with Microsoft Office Products

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to work independently and as a team player

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Candidate must have a personal vehicle and valid driver's license

If you are interested in this position please send your resume and cover letter to:

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Fax:     413-731-5275

Mail:    Human Resources

One Monarch Place, Suite 1500

Springfield, MA  01144-1500

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