For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.The Regulatory Adherence Utilization Management Sr. Clinical Quality RN is responsible for monitoring and reporting compliance issues, with Utilization Management (UM) organization determinations, both internal and external from vendors interfacing with health plans, and oversight of health plan delegated reports. Monitoring includes ongoing audits, improvement actions and overall feedback on the process to ensure adherence by Utilization Management (UM), and Inpatient Case Managers to requirements pertaining to NCQA and CMS. This position requires a current unrestricted nursing license (i.e. RN) in the applicable state, who is a subject matter expert and is able to provide innovative solutions to complex problems, oversees UM reporting functions, ensures accuracy through data validation and leads quality improvement initiatives for remediation.Primary Responsibilities:
Conducts audit reviews ofOrganization Determinations, Adverse Determinations and NoticeofMedicareNon-Coveragedocuments(NOMNC)andDetailedExplanationof Non-Coverage (DENC) documents to assure accuracyand compliance withUM health plan, CMS, NCQA, URAC and Department of Insurance guidelines
Utilizesaudittoolstoperformdocumentationaudits onjob functionswithinUtilization Management
Performsregularauditstoensuredataentry accuracy
PerformsregularauditstoensureCompliance ofrequireddocumentation
Communicatesregularauditresultstomanagementandinterfaceswithmanagers,staffand training tomakerecommendations onpotentialtraining needs or revision indaily operations
Reports ondepartmentalfunctions toinclude,dataentryaccuracyandmonthlytrendsof internal audits
Preparesmonthlyand/ orquarterlysummaryreportcompilingdata forallmarkets
Preparesmonthlyand/orquarterlydetailed andtrendingemployeereport
Participatesinthedevelopment, planning,andexecutionofauditing processes
Fosters open communication with managers/directors by acting as a liaison betweentheTrainingDepartment(s),theMedicalManagementDepartment(s)and the Utilization Departments
Identifiesandcommunicateswithappropriatedepartments,teams,andkey leadership on internal audit results and/or deficiencies
Identifies and communicates gaps between CMS requirements and internal documentationauditsto appropriatedepartments,teams,andkeyleadership
Managesandperformstasksrelatedto annualauditreview(ormorefrequent reviewas requested) for contracted Health Plans as well as pre-delegation review with potential Health Plans
Preparesandauditsfilesforsubmissionasrequired
ParticipatesinRegulatoryAdherenceUtilizationManagement (RAUM)audits and assists business with supplying information as needed
Guidesand influencestheaudit processbyensuringthat auditorsadheretothe scope of the audit
Followsuponactionitemsandattemptstosupplyallneeded informationas needed
Followsuponcorrectiveactionplansand improvement actionplanensuring timely closure
Monitorsdatacollectiontoolsandensuresupdatesoccur asregulatoryand accreditation changes occur
Providesdirectionandexpertiseonregulatoryandaccreditationstandardsto internal personnel
Coordinates with RA UM Delegated partners to ensure adherence to all regulations, contractualagreements,CMS,NCQA,URAC,andDepartmentofInsuranceguidelines
Performsauditreviews includingannualauditstoevaluatepolicies,CMScompliance and adherence to RA UM health plans with regular audits focusing on compliance with Organization Determination and Adverse Determination regulations
Demonstrateunderstanding necessarytoassess,reviewandapplycriteria(e.g.,MCG guidelines, CMS criteria, medical policy, and health plan specific criteria.)
Applyknowledgeofpharmacologicalandclinicaltreatment protocolto determine appropriateness pharmacy audit reviews
Preparesasummaryreportofeachevaluationincludinganydeficiencies and corrective action plans
Providesregularfollow-upwithdelegates forcompletionofcorrectiveactionplans and improvement action plans
Identifiesandcommunicateswithappropriatedepartments,teams,andkey leadership on internal audit results and/or deficiencies
ProvidesallrequiredRegulatoryAdherenceUtilizationManagement(RAUM)reportsto health plan
Validatesaccuracyofreportspriortosubmission
Submitsreportstimelyaccording tohealthplanrequirements
Analyzeresults,provideinterpretation,andidentifyareasfor improvement
InterfaceswithITandprovidesdirectionregardingadditionalreportsorchangesto RA UM reports
EnsureCompliancewithRelevantProcesses,Procedures,andRegulations
Ensurecompliancewithaccreditationrequirements(e.g.,NCQA,CMS)and relevant health plan requirements
Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standards, industry standards, best practices, and contractual requirements) to makeclinicaldecisions, improveclinicaloutcomesandachievebusinessresults
Follow internalpolicies/procedures(e.g.,jobaids,medicalpolicyand benefit documents)
IdentifiesandcommunicategapsbetweenCMSandNCQArequirementsand internal documentation audits to appropriate departments, teams, and key leadership
Recognizewhenadditionalregulations mayapply, research, andcollect additional data as needed to obtain relevant information
Analyzeresults,provideinterpretation,andidentifyareasfor improvement
Providing internalandexternalresultscomparedwithgoalsfor annual program evaluations and presentation to the Medical Management and Utilization Management, and Clinical Education Departments
Performsallotherrelateddutiesas assigned
This is an office-based position near IH 10 W. The position is Hybrid and will require 3 days a week in-office.You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (associate degree or Nursing Diploma from accredited nursing school with 2 or more years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree)
Current unrestrictedRegisteredNurse(RN)withcurrent license inTexas,orother participating states
5+ years ofprogressively responsible healthcare experience to include experience ina managedcaresetting,and/orhospitalsettings,and/orphysicianpracticesetting
3+yearsofexperience inmanagedcarewithat least twoyearsofUtilization Management experience
KnowledgeandexperiencewithCMS, URACandNCQA
KnowledgeofMedicareandMedicaidbenefit productsincludingapplicablestateregulations
DemonstrateknowledgeofcomputerfunctionalitynavigationandproficiencywithMicrosoft Office applications required (e.g., Windows, Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel)
Demonstrateknowledgeofspecificsoftwareapplicationsassociatedwiththe jobfunction (e.g., navigationofrelevant computer applicationsorsystems, intranet databases, records management or claims databases)
Willingtooccasionallytravelinand/orout-of-townasdeemednecessary
Preferred Qualifications:
HealthPlanorMSOquality,auditor complianceexperience
Auditing,trainingorleadershipexperience
SolidknowledgeofMedicareandTDIregulatorystandards
Solidknowledgeofprocess flowofUM includingpriorauthorizationand/orclinical appeals and grievance reviews
Physical & Mental Requirements :
Ability to lift up to25pounds
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Abilitytostandforextendedperiodsoftime
Abilitytousefine motorskillstooperateofficeequipment and/ormachinery
Abilitytoreceiveandcomprehendinstructionsverballyand/orinwriting Abilityto use logicalreasoning for simple and complexproblemsolving
Values Based Competencies Employee
IntegrityValue: ActEthically
ComplywithApplicableLaws,RegulationsandPolicies
DemonstrateIntegrity
CompassionValue:FocusonCustomers
IdentifyandExceedCustomerExpectations
ImprovetheCustomerExperience
RelationshipsValue:ActasaTeamPlayer
CollaboratewithOthers
DemonstrateDiversityAwareness
LearnandDevelop
RelationshipsValue:CommunicateEffectively
InfluenceOthers
ListenActively
SpeakandWriteClearly
InnovationValue:Support ChangeandInnovation
ContributeInnovativeIdeas
WorkEffectivelyinaChangingEnvironment
PerformanceValue:MakeFact-BasedDecisions
ApplyBusinessKnowledge
UseSoundJudgement
PerformanceValue:DeliverQualityResults
DriveforResults
ManageTimeEffectively
ProduceHigh-QualityWork
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