Nurse Reviewer - Allentown, PA
Healthcare Quality Strategies, Inc. (HQSI) · Pennsylvania, United States · 6 mo ago
RemoteRemoteHealthcare$40/hrFull-time
Current Employment Opportunities
About the Role
The Nurse Reviewer position supports Medical Review Services, focusing on comprehensive medical necessity reviews and policy assessments for Medicaid claims.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough medical record reviews to evaluate medical necessity and compliance with established standards
- Manage end-to-end case screening processes, ensuring timely completion within set deadlines
- Document evidence-based criteria and report screening results using a centralized database
- Evaluate medical claims against industry standards, using relevant ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes
- Stay updated on evolving Medicaid policies and vendor expectations
- Participate in ongoing training and maintain high productivity and quality standards
Requirements
- Medical terminology, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS
- Clinical criteria (InterQual and MCG)
- Utilization/Medical record review and chart abstraction
- Current standards of medical practice
- Compliance with HIPAA/HITECH laws and regulations
- At least three to five years of medical record review and/or abstraction experience (preferred)
- Experience with Medicare and Medicaid policies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Proficiency with Adobe PDF files and features
- Ability to generate accurate, timely, and understandable correspondence
- Current experience applying clinical screening criteria (InterQual and MCG) within the past three years
Skills
- Professional interpersonal skills
- Solid analytical, assessment, and documentation abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail and deadlines
- Organizational skills including time management and priority setting
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work situations and adjust schedules as needed
Qualifications
- BSN with active RN licensure in good standing
Benefits
This position offers Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA and HSA, group life/AD&D, voluntary life/AD&D, and a 401k plan. For immediate consideration, please apply via the HQSI Careers Page at: www.hqsi.org > Careers > Current Employment Opportunities. EOE: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Physical Demands
Remote Work, Prolonged Sitting, Screen Exposure
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