UR Nurse

UR Nurse Job Description Our US-based client, a premier multiline claims services provider, is looking for USRNs to be part of their initial team at their first Philippine-based site. The role will provide utilization management services for clients, insurers, and injured employees to promote quality medical care in a prompt, cost effective manner. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitate verbal and written communication with employees, employers, providers of care, and adjusters. Gather medical data to evaluate the necessity of medical treatment and functional capabilities. Insure timely processing of billings, utilization issues, and/or referral decisions. Resolve, negotiate, and make recommendations regarding medical care. Compare medical information to establish criteria (medical standards) and determine appropriateness of treatment and length of treatment. Determine appropriateness of referrals to peer advisors. Maintain and monitor volume and cost of peer advisor reviews for management report. Perform and maintain research, documentation, statistics, and auditing information on all types of medical providers, procedures, scopes of practice, and professional organizations. Respond promptly and expertly to telephone inquiries, verbal or written communications from providers, UM department staff, and others. Function as a resource to medical audit, other UM department staff, customers, and outside agencies. Assist claims professional in compensability issues involving ICD-10 codes, medical service providers, treatment parameters, dates of service, etc. Provide appropriate, adequate, and timely reports to management, accurately reflecting activities and results. Review application for patient admission and approve admission or refer case to peer advisor for review and course of action when case fails to meet admission standards. Attend training/educational classes as appropriate. Coordinate activities of staff in Supervisor’s absence, where applicable. Must actively participate in QM monitoring and strive to achieve departmental standards and objectives. Perform other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and assigned. Qualifications: An active Nursing license in the Philippines and in the mainland US At least three years of experience in Utilization Management/Review (experience in Workers’ Compensation is preferred, but not required) Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10 codes, the utilization review process, and use of criteria. Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel and general computer literacy, working with dual screens Strong analytical, interpersonal, and time management skills are also required All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genfinity as an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you achieve yours. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Powered by JazzHR