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Utilization Nurse

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth

Plymouth, MA
15 days ago

Job Description

Join Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth as a Utilization Nurse, where you'll apply your clinical expertise to ensure the appropriate level of care for patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient care quality while navigating complex billing processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reviews admission data to establish the appropriate level of care using Interqual criteria
  • Integrates clinical knowledge with billing knowledge to review, evaluate, and appeal clinical denials
  • Conducts concurrent reviews for continued need for acute care
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve denial management and appeals process
  • Acts as a liaison between physicians and payers

Required Qualifications

  • Current MA RN licensure
  • Three years recent, broad clinical experience in the hospital setting
  • Experience with utilization management within the last 3 years
  • Ability to identify appropriateness of patients' admission and level of care needs using Interqual criteria
  • Knowledge of Interqual
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of government and insurance company reimbursement policies
  • Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or advanced degree in healthcare
  • Experience with Allscripts