Clinical - Clinical Review Clinician - Appeals - J00923

Job Profile Summary

Position Purpose:
Performs clinical reviews needed to resolve and process appeals by reviewing medical records and clinical data to determine medical necessity for services in accordance with policies, guidelines, and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards.

Education/Experience:
Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and – years of related experience.

Knowledge of NCQA, Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred.
Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred.

License/Certification:
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required or
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required or
LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker required or
LMHC-Licensed Mental Health Counselor required or
LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor required or
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) required or
Licensed Psychologist required
For Health Net of California: RN license required

Responsibilities
Prepares case reviews for Medical Directors by researching the appeal, reviewing applicable criteria, and analyzing the basis for the appeal

Ensures timely review, processing, and response to appeal in accordance with State, Federal and NCQA standards

Communicates with members, providers, facilities, and other departments regarding appeals requests

Generates appropriate appeals resolution communication and reporting for the member and provider in accordance with company policies, State, Federal and NCQA standards

Works with leadership to increase the consistency, efficiency, and appropriateness of responses of all appeals requests

Partners with interdepartmental teams to improve clinical appeals processes and procedures to prevent recurrences based on industry best practices
Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

EEO:

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