Current jobs related to Utilization Management Nurse Reviewer - Wooster - Wooster Community Hospital


  • Wooster, United States Creative Dining Services Full time

    Do you like to be creative and work in an inclusive, professional environment? If so, join the Creative Dining team at The College of Wooster. We are looking for friendly, experienced food service professionals to complete our utility team, serving great food to hungry students using state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our staff have every-other...


  • Wooster, Ohio, United States Dunkin' Full time

    Key Responsibilities:As a Restaurant Operations Manager at Dunkin', you will be responsible for ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction by empowering your team to deliver quality food and beverages in a timely manner.You will lead by example, holding the guest as your highest priority and role modeling exceptional guest service.Monitor and adjust products in...

  • Senior Tax Manager

    1 month ago


    Wooster, Ohio, United States Jobot Full time

    Senior Tax Manager Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our Finance team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing the tax department and ensuring the company's compliance with all tax regulations.Key Responsibilities:Oversee all tax operations, including planning, compliance, and...

  • Home Health Nurse

    3 days ago


    Wooster, Ohio, United States Maxim Healthcare Service Full time

    About the Role:Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to provide private duty nursing services to pediatric and adult patients in their own homes.Key Responsibilities:Utilize the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services.Initiate the plan...


  • Wooster, Ohio, United States Wooster Community Hospital Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation at Wooster Community Hospital. As a LPN, you will provide high-quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing the Functional Instrument of Measure to support the goals identified by the rehabilitation physician and...

  • Nurse Practitioner

    1 week ago


    Wooster, United States Longevity Health Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLongevity Health, is growing and looking to hire an Advanced Practice Provider – Nurse Practitioner - Wooster, OH. General Information: An Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant are licensed and board-certified nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant specifically assigned to each...


  • Wooster, Ohio, United States Bloomington Medical Services Full time

    Job Summary:The Patient Services Specialist is the face of our practice, providing exceptional patient care and ensuring a smooth experience for our patients. This role is responsible for maintaining the front office area, representing the practice with professionalism, and serving as the touchstone between patients, clinical staff, and...


  • Wooster, Ohio, United States Walmart Full time

    Job SummaryAs a Store Operations Manager at Walmart, you will be responsible for leading and developing teams effectively by teaching, training, and actively listening to associates. You will tour stores and provide feedback, communicate and collaborate with all levels of associates regarding store operations, utilize technology, business initiatives,...


  • Wooster, Ohio, United States Omni Fiber LLC Full time

    Job Title: Community Development ManagerOmni Fiber LLC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Development Manager to join our team. As a key member of our sales and marketing team, you will be responsible for driving residential sales growth and developing strategic partnerships with Multi-Dwelling Unit owners, residential housing...

  • Nursing Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Wooster, Ohio, United States Hand in Hand Medical Staffing Full time

    Job SummaryHand in Hand Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) to join our team. As an STNA, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being.ResponsibilitiesAssist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, and...


  • Wooster, Ohio, United States Akron Children's Hospital Full time

    Job Summary:As an Advanced Practice Nurse at Akron Children's Hospital, you will provide primary and specialty nursing care to patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. You will work in collaboration with a physician to deliver high-quality patient care and participate in quality monitoring through the review of records and...


  • Wooster, Ohio, United States Schaeffler Group Full time

    Job Title: Project Management SpecialistSchaeffler is a dynamic global technology company with a rich history of innovation and entrepreneurship. As a partner to major automobile manufacturers and key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer exciting development opportunities.Your Key ResponsibilitiesManage one or more projects with internal...


  • Wooster, Ohio, United States Schaeffler Group Full time

    Project Management SpecialistSchaeffler is a dynamic global technology company with a rich history of innovation and entrepreneurship.As a partner to major automobile manufacturers and key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer exciting development opportunities.Your Key ResponsibilitiesManage one or more projects with internal and...


  • Wooster, United States CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON Full time

    Summary: Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with a physician according to a standard care arrangement and specialty board certification. Operates in accordance with Section 4723.431 of the Ohio Revised Code and rule adopted by the Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice...


  • Wooster, Ohio, United States Wooster Community Hospital Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation team at Wooster Community Hospital. As an LPN, you will provide high-quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing the Functional Instrument of Measure to support the goals identified by the rehabilitation physician and...


  • Wooster, United States Akron Children's Hospital Full time

    Summary: Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with a physician according to a standard care arrangement and specialty board certification. Operates in accordance with Section 4723.431 of the Ohio Revised Code and rule adopted by the Board of Nursing for Advanced...


  • Wooster, United States Akron Children's Hospital Full time

    Summary: Provides primary and/or specialty nursing and/or medical care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with a physician according to a standard care arrangement and specialty board certification. Operates in accordance with Section 4723.431 of the Ohio Revised Code and rule adopted by the Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice...


  • Wooster, Ohio, United States Bloomington Medical Services Full time

    Urology Nurse Practitioner OpportunityBloomington Medical Services is seeking a highly skilled Urology Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Wooster, Ohio. As a Urology Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our multi-specialty practice.Responsibilities:Perform patient...


  • Wooster, Ohio, United States Bloomington Medical Services Full time

    Urology Nurse Practitioner OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Urology Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Bloomington Medical Services in Wooster, Ohio.Responsibilities:Perform patient assessments and assign diagnoses based on recorded data and current research.Write prescriptions for medication and blood products as...


  • Wooster, Ohio, United States Bloomington Medical Services Full time

    Urology Nurse Practitioner OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Urology Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Bloomington Medical Services in Wooster, Ohio.Key Responsibilities:Perform patient assessments and assign diagnoses based on recorded data and current researchWrite prescriptions for medication and blood products as...

Utilization Management Nurse Reviewer

5 months ago


Wooster, United States Wooster Community Hospital Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Remote within a 2 hour drive of Wooster Community Hospital

Part-time (24 hours/week) to cover Weekends (Sat/Sun/Mon) Utilization Management


UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT NURSE REVIEWER

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Utilization Management Nurse Reviewer (RN) serves as the Subject Matter Expert for the organization for patient admission status (inpatient and observation) and works with Providers, Case Management, and the Revenue Cycle team in a consultative manner to ensure appropriate admission status. The UM RN protects the financial interests of the organization by ensuring that the UM review cycle is successfully completed from the point of admission through and including appeal of any denials received. The UM RN is an integral part of the Revenue Cycle team by tracking and trending payer issues and reporting the same to team leaders in order to address identified concerns with payer representatives.

REPORTS TO: System Director of Revenue Cycle

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

RN possessing an active Ohio license

3-5 years clinical nursing experience in varied settings

1-3 year UM experience in an acute care setting

Experience using InterQual and/or Milliman criteria.

Solid working knowledge of reimbursement methodology.

Strong organization, prioritizing and delegation skills.

Demonstrated emotional intelligence – self-control, self-awareness, social awareness and relationship management.

Excellent oral and written communication

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines.

Ability to problem solve complex, multifaceted situations.

Ability to use computers and analytical software.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

Bachelor’s degree.

UM certification.

Strong background in Medicare/Medicaid regulations related to UM and billing compliance.

Experience using MCG Indicia tools.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

All expectations detailed below are considered Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) essential.

  • Follows Appropriate Service Standards
  • Clinical review of 100% of acute bedded patients admitted to inpatient or observation against medical necessity criteria (InterQual or MCG) utilizing provided tools (Meditech, MCG Indicia, payer portals) and prescribed process for appropriateness of status.
    1. Clinical review includes the life cycle of the admission, starting with initial case review (ICR) through and including resolution of any claims denied for status or medical necessity.
    2. Ensures continued stay reviews are submitted timely per the payer’s requirements, and that responses from the payer include coverage for all days of the stay.
    3. Monitors submitted cases for a response from the payer in a timely manner to respond appropriately to any threatened or actual denials immediately to avoid the appeal process whenever possible.
    4. Submits reconsiderations immediately (when available) according to the prescribed process.
    5. Confers with the Physician Risk Advisor (PRA) on any concerns with current patient status, then communicates needed changes to the attending provider via provided communication tools.
    6. Fully documents all case reviews in MCG Indicia/Meditech, including all pertinent information, such as method and proof of submission of all case reviews, results of case reviews and any denials received, communication with PRA and attending providers.
    7. Facilitates Peer-to-peer opportunities between the attending provider and the payer.
  • Attends the daily huddle with Case Management and PRA to keep apprised of any changes, and to contribute to the huddle as the Subject Matter Expert on status.
  • Strong collaboration with Case Management, serving as the SME for utilization and status.
  • Ensures that denials are identified in the prescribed manner and ensures all appeals are submitted timely to the payer.
  • Adheres to department productivity standards (35-40 reviews per shift)
  • Assigns submitted appeals to the UM Clerical support team member for follow-up on appeal response.
  • Collaborates with the UM Lead Nurse Reviewer to identify opportunities for improvement through daily work processes and communicates to leadership.
  • Collaborates with the PRA, Director and UM Lead Nurse Reviewer for issues/concerns to submit to the quarterly UM Committee.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
    1. Demonstrates professional responsibility required of a Utilization Review Nurse.
    2. Complies with all department and organization policies at all times.
    3. Maintains compliance with all state/federal guidelines and standards, as well as CMS Conditions of Participation.
    4. Demonstrates a positive attitude, openness to change and responsiveness to constructive feedback.