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Utilization Management Professional

Integrated Resources, Inc

Miami, Florida

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JOB DETAILS
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JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Behavioral Health, Clinical Information, Clinical Research, Consulting, Contract Requirements, Data Collection, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Information Technology & Information Systems, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensing, Negotiation Skills, Patient Care, Patient Care Authorizations, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Rehabilitation Nursing, Team Player, Telehealth, Utilization Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Miami, Florida
POSTED
1 day ago
Utilization Management ProfessionalIntegrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.Job DescriptionTitle: Utilization Management ProfessionalLocation: Miami FL 33126Duration: 6 months (Contract to Hire)Responsibilities:· Under general supervision by management, and in collaboration with Medical Directors and other members of the clinical team, gathers and synthesizes clinical information in order to authorize services.· Reviews health care services to determine consistency with contract requirements, coverage policies and evidence-based medical necessity criteria; collects and analysis utilization information; assists with program processes for transitions across levels of care including discharge planning and ambulatory follow up activity.· Serves as an expert resource on coverage policies, covered benefits, and medical necessity criteria.Essential Functions:· Develops and manages new enrolee transitions and those involving a change in provider relationships.· Develops and implements transition plans, as indicated, to ensure continuity of care.· Negotiates and documents single case agreements according to the company's procedures.· Reviews planned, in process, or completed health care services to ensure medical necessity and effectiveness according to evidence-based criteria.· Proposes alternatives when the requested services do not meet medical necessity criteria or are outside the contracted network.· As assigned and based on credentials, monitors and reviews specialized requests and treatment records such as Treatment Record Forms.· In conjunction with providers and facilities, identifies, develops and monitors discharge plans. Collaborates with the Care Coordination Team to implement support for transitions in care. Facilitates timely sharing of enrolees clinical information (such as previous treatment, medications, and planned care) in order to promote continuity of care.· Provides information to enrolees, providers, and internal staff regarding covered and non-covered benefits, community resources, agency programs, and company policies and procedures and criteria. Interacts with Medical Directors and Physician Advisors to provide case information and discuss clinical and authorization questions and concerns regarding specific cases.· Assures that case documentation for each decision is complete, including related correspondence. - Participates in Care Coordination Team and utilization management activities, including collaboration with other staff on enrolee cases, and performing data collection, tracking, and analysis.· Maintains an active work load in accordance with performance standards.· Works with community agencies as appropriate.· Participates in network development including identification and recruitment of quality providers as needed.· Advocates for the enrolee to ensure health care needs are met. Interacts with providers in a professional, respectful manner.· Provides coverage of Nurse Line and/or Crisis Line as requested or required for position.Requirements/Certifications:· This Dept. is in growth mode.· Hours of operation for the Dept.: M- F 8m – 7p.· Hours for this role: 8:00a – 4:30p.· No weekends.· This positon is 98% telephonic.· Selected candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience in a Psychiatric Inpatient Setting or 3-5 years of Health Plan or 3-5 years of Managed Behavioural Health experience Utilization Reviews experience.· Correctional facility experience WILL NOT be viewed as inpatient experience.· There will be rounds with a Doctor for 15 mins every day.· Travel maybe required to a local hospital with a mileage rate of $0.54/mile.· Training will be 3 – 4 weeks long that will include Code of Conduct, Systems App and Shadowing. Credentialing Paperwork will be completed during training.Required License:· LCSW, LCMFC, LMHC, LMFT, LCPC or RN. If you submit an RN, then a Bachelor Degree is required. The Master Degree is required for all other licensing.

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