What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilization Review Case Manager - FT Days position at Torrance Memorial Medical Center?
Under general supervision, the Utilization Review Case Manager (UR CM) performs review of patient charts as defined by the Hospital's Utilization Review Plan. The UR CM validates the patient’s admission status and level of care to be at the most appropriate based on nationally accepted admission criteria. The UR CM uses medical necessity screening tools, such as MCG criteria to complete initial and continued stay reviews in determining appropriate admission and continued stay status and level of patient care. The UR CM secures authorization for the patient’s clinical services through collaboration and communication with payers as required. The UR CM follows the UR process as defined in the Utilization Review Plan in accordance with the CMS condition of Participation for Utilization Review.
Core Competencies
Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care
Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession
Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
Participates in organizational committees, task forces and/or projects including presentation of project reports, committee recommendations, and task force activities at the unit level.
Participates in Peer Review
Participates in professional development activities
Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient
Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner
Provides age specific and culturally competent discharge planning to all patients.
Department Specific Competencies
Attends denial management committee.
Identifies and monitors Observation cases on a daily basis.
Performs retrospective reviews.
Reviews all commercial accounts daily or as per contract or payer expectation
Collaborates with RN Case Managers and the Physician Advisors to facilitate the peer to peer process in order to mitigate potential denials
Demonstrates independent judgment, autonomy, initiative, time management and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize projects/functions in a busy work environment.
Education
Degree
Program
Bachelors
Nursing
Additional Information
Experience
Number of Years Experience
Type of Experience
1
Acute hospital case management, Health Plan Utilization Review
2
Clinical experience in an acute care facility
Additional Information
N/A
License / Certification Requirements
Registered Nurse License
Compensation Range:
$55.56-85.96 / Hour
Salary : $56 - $86
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