Medical/Clinical & Reimbursement Policy Writer III

Job Summary: The Medical/Clinical & Reimbursement Policy Writer III researches and develops moderate to complex medical and behavioral health, administrative and reimbursement provider policies; ensures adherence to company, state, and federal guidelines. Essential Functions:

• Ensure all new and existing configuration rules are incorporated into policies
• Responsible for the tactical activities related to the support of CareSource’s reimbursement policies
• Perform as a SME regarding reimbursement policies
• Provide medical and behavioral health, administrative and reimbursement policies policy deliverables for Medicare, Medicaid, MyCare, D-SNP, Passe, Marketplace products and other markets as business needs change
• Partner with functional area leaders and SMEs to determine impact and solutions
• Assist, Identify and define Claims Ops solutions to meet regulatory requirements
• Support cross functional teams with responses and restitution projects
• Remediate gaps in existing processes related to medical and behavioral health, administrative and reimbursement provider policies that do not meet regulatory requirements
• Support the operational processes of the Clinical Provider Policy Governance Committee (CPGC)
• Monitor status reports to ensure effective workflow and timely development of medical, behavioral health, administrative and reimbursement policies
• Contributes and provides input to the development of operational area goals.
• Able to work independently on tasks that are typically are not routine and applies discretion within established operational boundaries and procedures.
• May provide informal coaching and leadership to team.
• Manages projects and key deliverables for the team.
• May provide leadership coverage in leadership absence
• Availability outside of normal business hours, if necessary
• Assist/support policy team when needed
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
• Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life sciences/healthcare is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of technical writing experience required; healthcare policy background preferred
• Previous managed care experience to include experience with or knowledge of medical coding, claims payment, and/or retrospective claims reviews is preferred
• Healthcare experience strongly preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Clinical Editing applications
• Ability to interpret complex clinical information and apply to policy development
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Presentation and decision-making skills
• Excellent organization and tracking skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement practices
• Computer skills/proficiency level with Microsoft Word, Excel, search engines, and bibliographic software
• Knowledge of medical terminology and claims payment policies
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex healthcare literature
• Ability to interpret complex clinical information and apply to policy development
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to interface with employees at all levels
• Ability to handle multiple priorities/projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Maintain composure under stressful situations

Licensure and Certification:

• RN or equivalent clinical licensure preferred, or in lieu of licensure: 2 years Clinical /Medical policy writing experience or equivalent Policy/Healthcare experience
• CPC, CCS, COC, CIC Preferred

Working Conditions:

• General office environment; may be required to sit/stand for long periods of time
• Virtual office opportunity, with occasional travel to main office

Compensation

Range: $83,000.00 - $132,800.00 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation

Type (hourly/salary): Salary Organization Level Competencies

• Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture
• Cultivate Partnerships
• Develop Self and Others
• Drive Execution
• Influence Others
• Pursue Personal Excellence
• Understand the Business

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