What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Consultant position at US Tech Solutions?
Job Title: Healthcare Consultant II.
Duration: 3 Months.
Location: Norfolk, VA (Travel).
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm.
Job Summary:
Nurse Case Manager is responsible for telephonically and/or face to face assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating all case management activities with members to evaluate the medical needs of the member to facilitate the member’s overall wellness. Develops a proactive course of action to address issues presented to enhance the short and long- term outcomes as well as opportunities to enhance a member’s overall wellness through integration. Services strategies policies and programs are comprised of network management and clinical coverage policies. Provide comprehensive healthcare management services to facilitate appropriate healthcare treatment, effectively manage healthcare costs and improve healthcare program/operational efficiency involving clinical issues.
Responsibilities:
· Through the use of clinical tools and information/data review, conducts an evaluation of member's needs and benefit plan eligibility and facilitates integrative functions as well as smooth transition to programs and plans.
· Applies clinical judgment to the incorporation of strategies designed to reduce risk factors and barriers and address complex health and social indicators which impact care planning and resolution of member issues.
· Assessments take into account information from various sources to address all conditions including co-morbid and multiple diagnoses that impact functionality.
· Reviews prior claims to address potential impact on current case management and eligibility.
· Assessments include the member’s level of work capacity and related restrictions/limitations.
· Using a holistic approach assess the need for a referral to clinical resources for assistance in determining functionality.
· Consults with supervisor and others in overcoming barriers in meeting goals and objectives, presents cases at case conferences for multidisciplinary focus to benefit overall claim management.
· Utilizes case management processes in compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
· Utilizes interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and discern their health status and health needs based on key questions and conversation.
· Educates/ empowers customers to ensure compliance, satisfaction and promote patient advocacy.
Experience:
· Minimum of 1-year clinical experience in either med surg or behavioural health.
· Managed Care experience preferred.
Required:
· RN with current unrestricted Virginia state licensure required.
Qualification:
· Associate's or Bachelor's in Nursing.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
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