Onsite Clinical Navigator (Hybrid)

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

The Inpatient Management Onsite Clinical Navigator (RN) embedded at a partnering hospital will conduct concurrent review of inpatient level of care, managing the timely and smooth transition from inpatient care to home or other levels of care. Utilizing experience and skills in both care management and utilization management, the Onsite Clinical Navigator will leverage proficiency in established MCG, in addition to administrative/regulatory considerations, to determine medical necessity, appropriate level(s) of care and case management to engage members/enrollees, their families and other support systems in discharge planning. The role will function as a liaison working onsite at the assigned hospital up to 5 days per week and occasional weekend work may also be required, both at management's sole discretion. Such work will be conducted with the hospital care team, including case managers, social workers and discharge planners to ensure CareFirst members/enrollees receive the appropriate level of care and partner to address any potential barriers to ensure a safe discharge. Based on hospital assignments and admissions volumes on a week-to-week basis, management may occasionally approve the Onsite Clinical Navigator to perform limited functions telephonically, at its sole discretion. The candidate may also be required to come to the CareFirst office location periodically for meetings, training, or other business-related activities. The candidate's primary residence must be within Montgomery or Prince George's County area. Bilingual - fluent in Spanish a big plus!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works onsite at assigned hospital facility utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking skills to analyze available clinical information, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), benefit contracts, mandates, medical policy, evidence based published research, national accreditation and regulatory requirements to aid in determination of appropriateness and authorization of inpatient clinical services. Engages onsite with members, family and providers to identify key strategic interventions, discharge planning and coordination to address members medical, behavioral and/or social determinant of health needs to promote a safe transition to the appropriate level of care and/or home.
• Collaborates with CareFirst medical directors and participates in internal case rounds/discussions to determine appropriate course of action and level of care. While working onsite to make rounds with members and hospital staff, participates in clinical reviews to determine appropriate course of action and level of care. Applies sound clinical knowledge and judgment throughout the review process. Follows member benefit contracts to assist with benefit determination.
• Makes referrals to other care management programs and vendors as appropriate for chronic, long term care coordination.
• Work collaboratively onsite with hospital teams to develop positive working relationships to decrease provider abrasion and improve member experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/or Compact State Licensure.
• RN - Registered Nurse in MD, VA or Washington, DC Upon Hire Required.

Experience: 5 years clinically related experience working in Care Management, Home Health, Discharge Coordination and/or Utilization Review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with MCG
• Experience working with Commercial and FEP employer group membership and
• Medicare/Medicaid enrollees and benefits contracts
• CCM certification
• MCG certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage in a member facing onsite in-person environment while at the same time building relationships and partnerships with hospital care team and alternative care deliver partners to meet member/enrollee needs.
• Strong clinical documentation skills along with the ability to type on a computer keyboard with ease and speed.
• Proficient in the use of web-based technology and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to judge appropriateness of member services and treatments on a case-by-case basis.
• Knowledge of clinical standards of care and disease process and national, evidence based clinical guidelines and hospital operations.
• Knowledge of available community resources and programs.
• Basic understanding of the strategic and financial goals of a health care system, payer organization, health plan and/or health insurance operations (e.g. networks, eligibility, benefits).
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Additional Skills and Abilities:

• The incumbent must have the ability to adapt to change while positively encouraging and motivating team members.
• The incumbent will have an onsite hospital-based assignment and must be able to travel onsite to their hospital-based assignment up to 5 days per week, at management's sole discretion. The incumbent is required to have the vaccinations listed below and be appropriately screened (and cleared) for the items listed below. If the incumbent does not have the vaccinations or have been screened (and cleared), they must do so upon acceptance of offer:
  
  • TB screening (and repeat annually)
  • MMR-V Immunity
  • Influenza Vaccine (Seasonal)
  • COVID-19
• The incumbent is required to complete the following training as assigned by Management, including, but not limited to:
  
  • Infection control basics
  • TB Awareness
  • Bloodborne Pathogens (and repeat annually)

** Onsite Hospital Assignments are subject to change based on evolving business needs.

Salary Range: $72,216 - $143,429

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Inpatient DRG Telephonic

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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