Clinical Care Reviewer II- Post Acute - RN with Compact License

• Conduct prospective, concurrent, and retrospective review of post-acute admissions and related services, including outpatient services provided in the post-acute setting according to established processes.
• Complete clinical reviews for new and continued stays in post-acute services; assist in facilitating timely and cost-effective member discharges to the appropriate level of care.
• Refer cases to CareSource Medical Directors when clinical criteria are not met or when a need for a case conference is identified.
• Maintain knowledge of state and federal regulations governing CareSource, including state contracts, provider agreements, CareSource policies and procedures, benefits, and accreditation standards.
• Identify and refer quality issues to the Quality Improvement department.
• Identify and refer members receiving post-acute services to Care Management according to established processes, escalating new or changing member needs as necessary.
• Document member discharge planning needs to support coordinated care and communicate with providers, care managers/care coordinators, discharge planners, CareSource Provider Relations, and other external stakeholders to support discharge planning activities.
• Participate in required inter-rater reliability (IRR) audits to ensure consistency and accuracy in reviews.
• Attend and participate in department huddles, team meetings, and all staff meetings; review meeting minutes and/or other collateral when unable to attend.
• Provide guidance and support to non-clinical utilization management staff as needed.
• Attend medical advisement and State Hearing meetings as requested.
• Assist Team Leader with special projects or research tasks as requested.
• Performs any other job related duties as requested.

• Completion of an accredited registered nursing (RN) degree program required
• Three (3) years of clinical experience required
• Med/surgical, emergency, acute clinical care or Post Acute Care experience preferred
• Utilization Management/Utilization Review experience preferred
• Medicaid/Medicare/Commercial experience preferred

• Basic data entry skills and internet utilization skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity of the healthcare field
• Proper grammar usage and phone etiquette
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Customer service oriented
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Change resiliency

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state(s) of practice required
• MCG Certification is required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Availability to work scheduled weekend and holiday hours to ensure continuous department coverage and support for reviews throughout the year, including all 365 days
• Travel is not typically required

Compensation Range:

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Organization Level Competencies

• Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture

• Cultivate Partnerships

• Develop Self and Others

• Drive Execution

• Influence Others

• Pursue Personal Excellence

• Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.