What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Appeals Reviewer position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Duties:
The Clinical Appeals Reviewer reports to the Supervisor, Appeals and Grievances and is responsible for processing appeals and grievances ensuring all milestones are within compliance.
Outreaches to the appellant or their representative and is responsible for obtaining and reviewing medical records and packaging all pertinent information into a case for a determination.
Directly interacts with providers to obtain additional clinical information as well as with members or their advocates to understand the full intent of the appeal or grievance.
Throughout the performance of their duties, the Clinical Appeals Reviewer provides clinical expertise and may make determination of medical necessity for case classifications when necessary and provides a front-line regulatory/compliance function in their evaluation of appeals and grievances.
Completes a thorough investigation on all cases and providing a detailed Case Summary for the Medical Directors review.
Receives an appeal or grievance case, prior to assigning to a Medical Director for a Medical Determination.
Responsible for reviewing the final determination and creating the decision letter which must contain required information as dictated by regulatory entities and must be mailed on or before compliance timeframes.
Utilizes Interqual criteria and understand how to apply it to Appeals and Grievances reviews.
Stays current with department and CMS policies and procedures.
Maintains familiarity and compliance with federal, state and local regulations as well as other regulatory requirements (e.g. CMS standards) relative to appeal and grievance operations.
Education:
Registered Nurse graduated from an accredited program. Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license.
Languages:
English( Speak, Read, Write )
Skills:
3 or more years experience in a related clinical setting
City: Newtown Square
Schedule:
Start Date: 01/20/2025
End Date: 04/30/2025
Schedule Notes: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm EST
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Days Per Week: 5.00
The Clinical Appeals Reviewer reports to the Supervisor, Appeals and Grievances and is responsible for processing appeals and grievances ensuring all milestones are within compliance.
Outreaches to the appellant or their representative and is responsible for obtaining and reviewing medical records and packaging all pertinent information into a case for a determination.
Directly interacts with providers to obtain additional clinical information as well as with members or their advocates to understand the full intent of the appeal or grievance.
Throughout the performance of their duties, the Clinical Appeals Reviewer provides clinical expertise and may make determination of medical necessity for case classifications when necessary and provides a front-line regulatory/compliance function in their evaluation of appeals and grievances.
Completes a thorough investigation on all cases and providing a detailed Case Summary for the Medical Directors review.
Receives an appeal or grievance case, prior to assigning to a Medical Director for a Medical Determination.
Responsible for reviewing the final determination and creating the decision letter which must contain required information as dictated by regulatory entities and must be mailed on or before compliance timeframes.
Utilizes Interqual criteria and understand how to apply it to Appeals and Grievances reviews.
Stays current with department and CMS policies and procedures.
Maintains familiarity and compliance with federal, state and local regulations as well as other regulatory requirements (e.g. CMS standards) relative to appeal and grievance operations.
Education:
Registered Nurse graduated from an accredited program. Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license.
Languages:
English( Speak, Read, Write )
Skills:
3 or more years experience in a related clinical setting
City: Newtown Square
Schedule:
Start Date: 01/20/2025
End Date: 04/30/2025
Schedule Notes: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm EST
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Days Per Week: 5.00