What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Review Processor position at Integrated Resources INC?
Job Description
Job Title: Care Review Processor
Duration: 4 months contract
Location: Texas USA 79902
Hours: Mon- Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Top Three Skill Sets: Customer Service, Computer Skills and medical terminology
Job Description:
- Provide computer entries of authorization request/provider inquiries by phone, mail, or fax. Including: Verify member eligibility and benefits, Determine provider contracting status and appropriateness, Determine diagnosis and treatment request Assign billing codes (ICD-9/ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPC codes), Determine COB status, Verify inpatient hospital census-admits and discharges, Perform action required per protocol using the appropriate Database.
- Respond to requests for authorization of services submitted to CAM via phone, fax and mail according to Client’s operational timeframes.
- Participates in interdepartmental integration and collaboration to enhance the continuity of care for Client members including Behavioral Health and Long Term Care.
- Contact physician offices according to Department guidelines to request missing information from authorization requests or for additional information as requested by the Medical Director.
- Provide excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
- Meet department quality standards, including inter-rater reliability (IRR) testing and quality review audit scores.
- Notify Care Access and Monitoring Nurses and case managers of hospital admissions and changes in member status.
- Meet productivity standards.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
EDUCATION:
- Accurate data entry at 40 WPM minimum.
- Required Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Required Experience: 1-4 years of experience in a Utilization Review Department in a Managed Care Environment.
- Previous Hospital or Healthcare clerical, audit or billing experience. Experience with Medical Terminology
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.