Medical Review Nurse - Entry Level

Qlarant is a not-for-profit corporation that partners with public and private sectors to create high quality, safe, and efficient delivery of health care and human services programs. We have multiple lines of business including population health, utilization review, managed care organization quality review, and quality assurance for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Qlarant is also a national leader in fighting fraud, waste and abuse for large organizations across the country. In addition, our Foundation provides grant opportunities to those with programs for under-served communities.

Well Qualified Candidates Possess

Are you a Registered Nurse with strong clinical experience seeking a career in medicare/medicaid medical review. Do you have a working knowledge of Medicare and/or Medicaid regulations and a desire to make a difference in the future of our nation's healthcare programs. Qlarant has exciting opportunity for an entry-level Medical Review RN (Claims Analyst I) to join our Dallas, TX based Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPIC) team. Our UPIC SW team identifies and investigates fraud, waste and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs covering 7 Southwestern states.

• Experience that shows the ability to review and evaluate medical records such as case management, state health programs, compliance, appeals, auditing, or similar.
• Current RN license. An LVN will not meet the contract's requirements.
• Employment history that shows progressively responsible experience.
• Strong Medicare and/or Medicaid knowledge.

Job Summary

Entry level professional performs medical record and claims review for Medicare, Medicaid, and/or other claims data in order to ensure that proper guidelines have been followed. As a member of an investigative team, the Claims Analyst I may act as a facilitator as well as a case manager regarding assessment for potential overpayment, fraud, waste, and abuse with regards to Medicare, Medicaid, and/or other claims.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include some or all of the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Has the responsibility and authority to perform their job and provide customer satisfaction.
• Participates in internal and external focus groups, as required.
• Familiar with commonly used concepts, practices and procedures, relying on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Completes inquiry letters, investigation finding letters, and case summaries.
• Effectively identifies and resolves claims issues and determines root cause.
• Review Explanation of Benefit (EOB) cases, beneficiary, provider, and/or pharmacy cases for drug seeking, drug selling, beneficiary and other potential overpayment, fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Consults with Benefit Integrity investigation experts and pharmacists for advice and clarification.
• Testifies at various legal proceedings as necessary.
• Interacts with beneficiaries, health plans, and medical service providers to obtain additional case specific information, as needed.
• May participate as an audit/investigation team member for both desk and field audits/investigations.
• Has basic understanding of the use of the computer for entry and research.
• Investigates and refers all potential fraud leads to the Investigators/Auditors.
• Responsible for case specific or plan specific data entry and reporting.
• Completes desk review or field audits to meet applicable contract requirements and to identify evidence of potential overpayment or fraud.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and procedures.

Required Skills

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Problem Solving – Gathers and analyses information skillfully; Identifies and resolves problems.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Judgment - Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.

Required Experience

Education and/or Experience

• Must possess at least two years of progressively responsible clinical experience.
• Experience in ICD-9 coding, CPT coding, and knowledge of Medicare and/or Medicaid regulations.
• Prior successful experience with CMS, State Medicaid, and OIG/FBI or similar agencies preferred.
• RN required.
• Experience that shows the ability to review and evaluate medical records such as case management, state health programs, compliance, appeals, auditing, or similar.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current, active and non-restricted RN licensure required.

Travel Requirements

Depending on contract requirements, regular travel required, including overnight travel of up to 5 days per month which may require use of personal/rental vehicle for travel within the region.

Qlarant is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.