Denials Specialist - Utilization Review(RN)

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

The Denials Specialist-Utilization Review responsibilities include:

  • Timely reviews of all payor, inpatient and outpatient claims, which have been denied, or may not meet medical necessity.
  • Works closely with the Physician Advisors, Registration, Central Business Office (CBO), Central Authorization Unit(CAU), and Coding department team members.
  • Maintains and coordinates a timely appeal process or effectuates a correction of billing status.
  • Identifies and trends adverse determinations, and shares information with all stakeholders. Performs other duties as assigned by department leadership.
Position details:
  • Location: Tampa or St Petersburg for up to first 6 months and then Remote
  • Status: Full time, 40 hours per week
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Weekend Requirement: None
  • On Call: No
Certifications and Licensure:
  • Required RN License
  • Preferred Accredited Case Manager Certification
  • Preferred Certified Case Manager
Education and Experience:
  • Required Associate Degree in Nursing and 4 years Utilization Review, Managed Care or Finance OR
  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing and 2 years Utilization Review, Managed Care or Finance
  • Preferred Masters Degree in Nursing
  • Preferred 2 years Case Management
  • Preferred 6 months Denials Management
  • Preferred 1 year Medicaid/Medicare experience
Benefits:
  • Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k match and additional yearly contribution
  • Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
  • Community discounts and more

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
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