Utilization Management Clinician

Looking for a way to make an impact and help people? Join PacificSource and help our members access quality, affordable care! PacificSource is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information or age. PacificSource values the diversity of our community, including those we hire and serve. We are committed to creating and fostering a work environment in which individual differences and diversity are appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. Essential Responsibilities: Collect and assess member information pertinent to member's history, condition, and functional abilities in order to promote wellness, appropriate utilization, and cost-effective care and services. Coordinate necessary resources to achieve member outcome goals and objectives. Accurately document case notes and letters of explanation which may become part of legal records. Perform concurrent review of members admitted to inpatient facilities, residential treatment centers, and partial hospitalization programs. Maintain contact with the inpatient facility utilization review personnel to assure appropriateness of continued stay and level of care. Identify cases that require discharge planning, including transfer to skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, residential, and outpatient to include behavioral health, home health, and hospice services while considering member co-morbid conditions. Review referral and preauthorization requests for appropriateness of care within established evidence-based criteria sets. When applicable, identify and negotiate with appropriate vendors to provide services. When appropriate, negotiate discounts with non-contracted providers and/or refer such providers to Provider Network Department for contract development. Work with multidisciplinary teams utilizing an integrated team-based approach to best support members, which may include working together on network not available (NNA), out of network exceptions (OONE), and one-time agreements (OTA). Serve as primary resource to member and family members for questions and concerns related to the health plan and in navigating through the health systems issues. Interact with other PacificSource personnel to assure quality customer service is provided. Act as an internal resource by answering questions requiring medical or contract interpretation that are referred from other departments, as well as physicians and providers of medical services and supplies. Assist employers and agents with questions regarding healthcare resources and procedures for their employees and clients. Identify high cost utilization and refer to Large Case Reinsurance RN and Care Management team as appropriate. Assist Medical Director in developing guidelines and procedures for Health Services Department. Supporting Responsibilities: Act as backup and be a resource for other Health Services Department staff and functions as needed. Serve on designated committees, teams, and task groups, as directed. Represent the Health Services Department, both internally and externally, as requested by Medical Director. Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations. Follow the PacificSource privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information. Perform other duties as assigned. SUCCESS PROFILE Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of nursing or behavioral health experience with varied medical and/or behavioral health exposure and capability required. Experience in acute care, case management, including cases that require rehabilitation, home health, behavioral health and hospice treatment strongly preferred. Insurance industry experience helpful, but not required. Education, Certificates, Licenses: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, (PMHNP) credential required. Case Manager Certification as accredited by CCMC preferred. Knowledge: Thorough knowle #J-18808-Ljbffr pacificsource