RN Director, Utilization Management & Prior Authorization - Hybrid

apartment Fallon Health location_onWorcester, MA 01608, US

Overview

About us:

Fallon Health is a company that cares. We prioritize our members—always—making sure they get the care they need and deserve. Founded in 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Fallon Health delivers equitable, high-quality, coordinated care and is continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. We believe our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and unique capabilities allow us to better serve our members. We embrace and encourage differences in age, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics that make people unique. Today, guided by our mission of improving health and inspiring hope, we strive to be the leading provider of government-sponsored health insurance programs—including Medicare, Medicaid, and PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)— in the region. Learn more at fallonhealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Brief summary of purpose:

With the general direction from the VP Sr. Medical Director Clinical Management and SVP/Chief Medical Officer will provide strategic leadership and oversight responsibility for the clinical and operational utilization management activities for all inpatient and outpatient care, and staff across all product lines.

Responsibilities

Utilization Management:

Oversees all administrative, operational and clinical functions related to outpatient and inpatient, utilization management operations, including but not limited to prior authorization, concurrent review and discharge planning.
Ensures that members get the appropriate care that is medically necessary and meets the benefit coverage criteria.
Ensures that all reviews meet the appropriate regulatory and accreditation requirements including turnaround times and communication.
Ensures program compliance with all federal regulatory and state mandates, Division of Insurance, National Committee for Quality Assurance standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid guidance and requirements, MassHealth (Medicaid contractual agreements).
Responsible for hiring appropriate non-physician clinical and non-clinical personnel to review medical cases and determine if requests for services meet medical necessities and criteria for coverage.
Oversight of UM by delegated organizations and ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance,
Monitors and analysis of operational and outcome data related to all utilization management activities.
Recommends and implements innovative process improvements for the prior authorization and utilization management processes
Develops and implements the Utilization Management Program Description and annually evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
Represents the UM Department in Program Audits across all LOBs, including information gathering, research, presenting, and development of Corrective Action Plans (if applicable)
Key Contact for RFP responses related to UM Functions and department organization structure/staffing.
Works with VP/Medical Director to identify and prioritize the cost of care opportunities related to Utilization Management.
Works with VP/ Medical Director to set agenda related to UM and represent the plan at clinical joint operating committees to support collaborative Fallon/provider group relationship.
Manages data, predictive analytics to improve efficiency of prior authorization and utilization management
Works with and represents Care Services for utilization management on the different product line task forces at Fallon.
Serves as SME and Point of Contact for internal committees including but not limited to Delegation Oversight Committee (DOC), Payment Policy, Mental Health Parity, Medical Directors monthly meeting, and TruCare Insights/upgrade meetings.
Represents the Vice President and Senior Medical Director of Clinical Management at internal and external senior level meetings.
Budget creation and management of annual budget.

Clinical Integration Support:

Provides UM expertise to Clinical Integration leadership to ensure seamless integrated member care within Care Services as well as other departments by involving inpatient case management with out-patient case management and utilization management to optimize post-acute care.

Manage and develop staff:

Ensures objectives defined across a broader group are integrated and supportive where necessary.
Defines roles and accountabilities for staff, within the group and in the context of the broader process/operation in support of cross-functional efforts.
Hires for, develops and recognizes the experience and knowledge/skills/abilities required for a successful team.
Provides for the orientation and welcome of new staff.
Defines performance expectations and goals for staff.
Trains and mentors’ staff on the application of policy and procedures, use of supporting systems/applications, appropriate soft skills: time management, etc.
Monitors work of individual staff for efficiency, effectiveness and quality. Provide ongoing constructive feedback and guidance to staff.
Evaluates staff on achievement of goals and deliverables and assessment of competencies. Helps staff progress in their careers to the benefit of the department and broader organization. Manages the resolution of performance issues in consultation with Human Resources as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in health administration or business preferred. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health field required.

License/Certifications:

Massachusetts Nursing Licensure

Experience:

Broad experience in managed care and /or integrated delivery systems, either payer or provider.
Significant experience in regulatory and accreditation compliance requirements for Medicare, Medicaid and the division of insurance support all Fallon Health Products
Experience in managing health care and support personnel, as well as managing health care personnel and external relationships.
A comprehensive knowledge of utilization management strategies to manage utilization and costs.
Minimum of ten years clinical experience, at least five in managed care or ambulatory clinical operations.

Pay Range Disclosure:

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, the pay range for this position is $155,000 - 175,000 per year, which reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and fit with the role’s responsibilities.

Fallon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Identifying patient preference and selection choice for HHA/SNF placements having patient preference form checked off and signed/dates by patient and/or so. When plan is in place, notify provider establish and determine anticipated readiness for discharge, keeping patient/family/so informed and documenting such in the EMR. Closes case out using appropriate forms for transition of care communication timely and efficiently. The Care Coordinator collaborates with the team to assist the Multidisciplinary Team in providing discharge planning activities to assist in expediting a patient’s discharge as part of the care transitions process. It is the expectation that the Care Coordinator remains current and proficient in the discharge planning process in the event coverage is needed. Performs any and all other duties as assigned by director and/or designee. Statement of Other Duties: This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. Functional Demands Physical Requirements: Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands), and feels (perceiving attributes of items such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of fingertips). Occasionally stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist), and kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees). Organizational Expectations Behavioral Attributes: The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, flexibility, concern for order, initiative, self-confidence, self control, customer service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and information seeking. Qualifications Job Requirements Minimum Education BSN preferred Minimum Work Experience Previous UR/QA experienced required 2 years of healthcare experience within the Acute Care, SNF, HHA, Behavioral Health and/or Insurance Industry preferred Minimum License and Certifications Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License Required Skills Interqual experience or equivalent preferred Meditech Expanse experience preferred Proficient computer skills required Must have effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Excellent critical thinking Ability to multitask and flexibility essential Discharge planning experience as it pertains to the care transitions, referral process, patient preference/choice services, patient & family satisfaction, post discharge follow-up etc.