Utilzation Management Specialist
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Not Indicated
Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: UMH: UTILIZATION MGMT
Posted FTE: 1.0
Job Posting Category: Nursing
Hours of Work: M-F 8- 4pm
Job ID #: 44364
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Minimum Education: BSN and RN
License/Cert Required: Lic Registered Nurse
Minimum Experience: 1 yr Case Management / 2 yrs acute care
Specialty Type: Not Applicable
What You Will Do:
At the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), a designated Magnet facility, we are a team. Nurses and doctors, specialists and therapists, work shoulder-to-shoulder to give our patients the care they deserve. We take time to celebrate each other’s contributions and treat each other with respect by valuing each other’s ideas and opinions. Ultimately, we support each other’s growth. Together, we form a world-class team dedicated to furthering the practice of patient care. The University of Maryland Medical Center is currently seeking a Utilization Management specialist with a desire to join our team. Located at the University Of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards; you won't find a more vibrant place to work!
***RN Licensure Required and experience in Case Management within an acute care setting. Certified Professional Utilization Reviewer(CPUR) is highly desired
Job Summary
Under general supervision, provides utilization review and denials management for an assigned patient case load. This role utilizes nationally recognized care guidelines/criteria to assess the patient’s need for outpatient or inpatient care as well as the appropriate level of care. The role requires interfacing with the case managers, medical team, other hospital staff, physician advisors and payers
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Performs timely and accurate utilization review for all patient populations, using nationally recognized care guidelines/criteria relevant to the payer.
2. Communicates with case manager, physician advisor, medical team and payors as needed regarding reviews and pended/denied days and interventions.
3. Supports concurrent appeals process through proactive identification of pended/denied days. Implements the concurrent appeals process with appropriate referrals and documentation.
4. Ensures appropriate Level of Care and patient status for each patient (Observation, Extended Recovery, Administrative, Inpatient, Critical Care, Intermediate Care, and Med-Surg)
5. Reviews tests, procedures and consultations for appropriate utilization of resources in a timely manner
6. HINN discussions/Observation Education
7. Assists Case Manager in Avoidable Days Collection
8. Ownership of Regulatory Compliance related to Utilization Management conditions of participation
9. Assures appropriate reimbursement and stewardship of organizational and patient resources.
10. Actively reports opportunities to improve reimbursement and responds to relevant data
11. Collaborates with admitting specialists regarding authorization policies and procedures of third party payers.
12. Remains current on clinical practice and protocols impacting clinical reimbursement
What You Need to Be Successful:
* Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
* One (1) year of experience in case management or utilization management with knowledge of payer mechanisms and utilization management is preferred.
* Two (2) years’ experience in acute care and four years clinical healthcare experience preferred. Certified Professional Utilization Reviewer (CPUR) preferred.
* Additional experience in home health, ambulatory care, and/or occupational health is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of utilization management .
2. Highly effective verbal and written skills are required.
3. Strong communication skills, self-confidence and experience in working with physicians are required.
4. Excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently are required.
5. The ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines is required.
6. Ability to work with Hospital/ Utilization Management and related software programs is required.
Employee Benefits
As a UMMC employee, and a part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), you will enjoy some of our benefits program designed with you and your dependents in mind. Subject to any eligibility waiting period, all of the benefits are available to regular full-time employees and most benefits are available to regular part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work twenty (20) or more hours per week. Many benefits are provided at no cost to employees. For others, the cost is shared between UMMC and employees.
~CB
*LI-AB1
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Not Indicated
Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: UMH: UTILIZATION MGMT
Posted FTE: 1.0
Job Posting Category: Nursing
Hours of Work: M-F 8- 4pm
Job ID #: 44364
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Minimum Education: BSN and RN
License/Cert Required: Lic Registered Nurse
Minimum Experience: 1 yr Case Management / 2 yrs acute care
Specialty Type: Not Applicable
What You Will Do:
At the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), a designated Magnet facility, we are a team. Nurses and doctors, specialists and therapists, work shoulder-to-shoulder to give our patients the care they deserve. We take time to celebrate each other’s contributions and treat each other with respect by valuing each other’s ideas and opinions. Ultimately, we support each other’s growth. Together, we form a world-class team dedicated to furthering the practice of patient care. The University of Maryland Medical Center is currently seeking a Utilization Management specialist with a desire to join our team. Located at the University Of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards; you won't find a more vibrant place to work!
***RN Licensure Required and experience in Case Management within an acute care setting. Certified Professional Utilization Reviewer(CPUR) is highly desired
Job Summary
Under general supervision, provides utilization review and denials management for an assigned patient case load. This role utilizes nationally recognized care guidelines/criteria to assess the patient’s need for outpatient or inpatient care as well as the appropriate level of care. The role requires interfacing with the case managers, medical team, other hospital staff, physician advisors and payers
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Performs timely and accurate utilization review for all patient populations, using nationally recognized care guidelines/criteria relevant to the payer.
2. Communicates with case manager, physician advisor, medical team and payors as needed regarding reviews and pended/denied days and interventions.
3. Supports concurrent appeals process through proactive identification of pended/denied days. Implements the concurrent appeals process with appropriate referrals and documentation.
4. Ensures appropriate Level of Care and patient status for each patient (Observation, Extended Recovery, Administrative, Inpatient, Critical Care, Intermediate Care, and Med-Surg)
5. Reviews tests, procedures and consultations for appropriate utilization of resources in a timely manner
6. HINN discussions/Observation Education
7. Assists Case Manager in Avoidable Days Collection
8. Ownership of Regulatory Compliance related to Utilization Management conditions of participation
9. Assures appropriate reimbursement and stewardship of organizational and patient resources.
10. Actively reports opportunities to improve reimbursement and responds to relevant data
11. Collaborates with admitting specialists regarding authorization policies and procedures of third party payers.
12. Remains current on clinical practice and protocols impacting clinical reimbursement
What You Need to Be Successful:
* Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
* One (1) year of experience in case management or utilization management with knowledge of payer mechanisms and utilization management is preferred.
* Two (2) years’ experience in acute care and four years clinical healthcare experience preferred. Certified Professional Utilization Reviewer (CPUR) preferred.
* Additional experience in home health, ambulatory care, and/or occupational health is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of utilization management .
2. Highly effective verbal and written skills are required.
3. Strong communication skills, self-confidence and experience in working with physicians are required.
4. Excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently are required.
5. The ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines is required.
6. Ability to work with Hospital/ Utilization Management and related software programs is required.
Employee Benefits
As a UMMC employee, and a part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), you will enjoy some of our benefits program designed with you and your dependents in mind. Subject to any eligibility waiting period, all of the benefits are available to regular full-time employees and most benefits are available to regular part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work twenty (20) or more hours per week. Many benefits are provided at no cost to employees. For others, the cost is shared between UMMC and employees.
~CB
*LI-AB1
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.