Clinical Reviewer, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Oncology)

What You'll Be Doing

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (ARNP/NP/PA) Oncology is responsible for support and assistance for all Oncology administrative and clinical utilization management and quality improvement functions under the auspices of the office of the Chief Medical Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts initial clinical review of incoming cases, rendering authorization approval based on established clinical criteria or escalating to a Field Medical Director if authorization cannot be approved during initial review.
• Responsible for acting as a clinical liaison to providers, clients, and patients as directed by the office of the Chief Medical Officer.
• Responsible for clinical conversations with providers and their office staff regarding medical necessity decisions.
• Responsible for maintaining and operating the Guideline Directed Treatment plans including communicating with offices regarding treatment recommendation.
• Responsible for communicating need for additional clinical information to ordering providers.
• Responsibility for prepping cases which cannot be approved and which the provider will not modify or withdraw for P2P discussions with one of the Oncologists.
• Responsible for coordinating with UM staff to ensure timely and accurate communication of clinical decisions.
• Responsible for completion of UM projects and participation in site visit reviews.
• Respect and maintain HIPAA confidentiality guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining availability to clinical and non-clinical administrative staff during performance of initial and second level screening
• Acts as an interdepartmental liaison between all offices, departments, and committees.
• Serve as subject matter expert and participate in meetings as assigned with practices and/or payers.
• Will work with the Director of Clinical Operations to ensure client satisfaction.
• Perform all peer clinical review activities while located in a state or territory of the United States.
• Acts with honor and integrity, serving as a role model for the company.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from a recognized degree program OR a master's degree from a program accredited the ARC-PA.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' experience in the practice of Oncology (required);
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements with at least two years of experience in a regulatory role (preferred).

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Current, unrestricted state PA or RN/NP license in medicine or required specialty
• Licensed in Home State
• If a PA, obtaining a passing score on a national certifying exam
• Obtaining and maintaining required licenses, per business need
• A clinical license, active and in good standing, in your home state is required

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Strong clinical, management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Analytic skills
• Energetic and curious with a passion for quality and value in health care
• Required to pass skills proficiency test

Technical Requirements

We require that all employees have the following technical capability at their home: High speed internet over 10 Mbps and, specifically for all call center employees, the ability to plug in directly to the home internet router.

The expected base salary/wage range for this position is $68-$73/hr.