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Managed Care Specialist
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A Clinical Documentation Specialist works with information technology systems and applications in health care organizations. Assists clinicians and staff with technology and implementing new systems. Creates systems for organizing and interpreting data and information for clinical trials. Records and manages clinical information about patients, including health assessments and diagnoses, test results, treatments, and follow up care requirements. Reviews and maintains patient records.
$61,571 / year median in the U.S.
-3% projected decline
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Managed Care Specialist will complete initial pre-cert/concurrent and discharge reviews calls to managed care companies when needed for Caron inpatient programs. Provides Utilization review needs as determined with benefit verification (Verbal, written, faxed or access to managed care portals) as indicated. Fax ACT 106 prescriptions and/or required forms for treatment to manage care companies for authorizations with follow up documentation. The Managed Care Specialist will complete medical records requests as it relates to authorization/discharge requests. Will complete appeal letters of medical necessity upon requests when needed. Documentation of accurate authorization or denial with reasons for the denials in the contact log. Complete all necessary documentation in Aura to produce an accurate claim at time of discharge for billing purposes and tracking of statistical reporting requirements. Will rotate weekend precertification coverage including holidays. The Managed Care Specialist will uphold confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Will be point person for coordination of peer-to-peer reviews as identified for contracted insurances. Will ensure proper consent to release to insurance is accurate and reflected per the funding source Will ensure the medical level of care assessment is accurate and completed at time of admission. Will ensure documentation in the clinical record is up to date and reflective of the current level of care.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to communicate verbally for 85% of workday Ability to sit for 90% of workday Ability to type 85% of workdayEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
: CAC or BA Human Services or nursing experience required. 1+ year experience in customer service, in healthcare setting- required Computer experience
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