Clinical Reviewer, Nurse - Cardiology

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What You'll Be Doing :

Job Description

As a Clinical Reviewer, Nurse, you will be a key member of the utilization management team. We can offer you a meaningful way to make a difference in patients' lives, in a non-clinical environment. You can enjoy better work- life balance on a team that values collaboration and continuous learning while providing better health outcomes.

Collaboration Opportunities :

As a Clinical Reviewer, Nurse, you will routinely interact with leadership and management staff, other CR's (Clinical Reviewers), providers, office staff and Field Medical Directors (FMDs).

What You Will Be Doing :

Functions in a clinical review capacity to evaluate all cases, which do not pass the authorization approval process at first call while promoting a supportive team approach with call center staff. Clinical reviewers are supported by Field Medical Directors (MDs) in the utilization management determination process.

Reviews charts and analyzes clinical record documentation in order to approve services that meet clinical review criteria.

Conducts ongoing activities which monitor established quality of care standards in the participating provider network and for other clinical staff.

Converses with medical office staff to obtain additional pertinent clinical history / information; notifies of approvals and denials, giving clinical rationale, while providing optimum customer service through professional / accurate communication and maintaining NCQA and health plans required timeframes.

Documents all communication with medical office staff and / or treating provider.

Practices and maintains the principles of utilization management by adhering to policies and procedures.

Participates in on-going training programs to ensure quality performance in compliance with applicable standards and regulations, as well as, being audited to ensure guidelines are applied appropriately.

Qualifications Required and Preferred :

Current, unrestricted state licensure as a Registered Nurse- Required

Associate or Bachelors in Nursing (Must be a Registered Nurse) - Required

You must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours / week- Required

Must be able to work between the hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-11pm Central Standard Time- Required

Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Required

Proficient computer skills; must be able to talk and type simultaneously- Required

Offering 30+ hours a week - Preferred

Offering hours Monday-Friday 230pm-11pm Central Standard Time - Preferred

5+ years clinical experience- Preferred

To ensure a secure hiring process we have implemented several identity verification steps, including submission of a government issued photo ID. We conduct identity verification during interviews, and final interviews may require onsite attendance. All candidates must complete a comprehensive background check, in-person I-9 verification, and may be subject to drug screening prior to employment. The use of artificial intelligence tools during interviews is prohibited and monitored. Misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.

Mandatory Requirements :

Employees must have a high-speed broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 50 Mbps and the ability to set up a wired connection to their home network to ensure effective remote work. These requirements may be updated as needed by the business.

Evolent Health is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status .

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