Job Title: Registered Nurse-Review Analyst

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use established medical policy and guidelines to perform prospective, concurrent, and retrospective medical necessity review of post-acute care services to ensure medical necessity for appropriate setting, appropriate length of stay, including appeal requests initiated by providers, facilities and members
• Will coordinate care through the health care continuum including member outreach
• Provides support and alternative care support for member not appropriate for post-acute care service as well formulate discharge readiness for members transitioning from a post-acute care setting to a lower level of care

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) to four (4) years of clinical experience which may include post-acute care, home care, acute patient care, discharge planning, case management, and utilization review, and caring for aging population in the home or post-acute care setting, etc.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience relative to patient care and health care delivery processes
• One (1) year health insurance plan experience or managed care environment preferred
• The following skills are not required, but may be preferred depending on assignment:
  • Understanding Medicare Requirements for skilled vs non-skilled services in post-acute care and home setting
  • Certification in Case Management
  • Experience with management of patients with compromised airways requiring skilled services
  • Experience with goals planning and intervention for patients recovering after unplanned or prolonged hospital admission including but not limited to stroke, hip and femur fractures with surgical intervention after a fall, sepsis, ventilator dependency, and sever change in functional ability

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, allied health, business, or related field preferred

CERTIFICATION:

• Registered Nurse with current unrestricted Michigan Registered Nurse license required

OpTech is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, status as a parent, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics as defined by federal, state or local laws. https://www.optechus.com/eeo_self_identification/

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