Manager Utilization Mgmt. – Remote -Kelsey- Seybold Clinics

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• Determines medical necessity of each request by applying appropriate medical criteria to first level reviews and utilizing approved evidenced based guidelines/criteria. Establish communication with Medical Director and physician reviewers for concerns applicable to medical necessity arise or request does not meet necessity per guidelines
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• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
• RN state of Texas, Valid TX DL
• 8+ years of nursing experience in support of Utilization Review or Case Management
• 5+ years in a supervisory/management role OR 5+ years of experience in Utilization Review or Case Mgmt. with 3+ years with Kelsey-Seybold
• Knowledge of ICD-10 Coding methodologies, Managed Care payment methodologies, proficient in MS office products, and process improvement methodology
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills

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• Master’s degree in nursing or reputed company field
• Supervisory or management experience in a Managed Care environment
• Epic Experience
• Proven computer literate

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