Job Title: RN – Quality and Provider Education
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Our Client is looking for a registered nurse in the Grand Rapids or northern Michigan (lower peninsula) area.
- Most work will be remote from home and/or traveling. However, there are occasions the contractor will need to work onsite at the Grand Rapids or Traverse City Client locations (Grand Rapids or Traverse would depend on their residential address).
ENGAGEMENT DESCRIPTION:
- While the position mostly includes remote work as well as traveling, the resource will be required to work onsite at Our Client’s location occasionally.
- Preferably knowledgeable of NCQA HEDIS measures medical record review
- This work will involve participating in provider visits to develop partnerships, provide training, education, and review of medical records as well as other requests that support a variety of corporate initiatives.
- This would also require traveling to member homes to complete bone mineral density (BMD) screenings.
- The candidate must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan and have a dependable vehicle.
- In-state travel requirements vary throughout the year and could be up to five days a week at times.
- Mileage Reimbursement: Total miles – normal commuter miles = reimbursement
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide comprehensive research and responses for identified problems and complex inquiries related to the provider community
- Conduct activities as assigned such as in-home Bone Mineral Density (BMD) testing on members
- Conduct in-state provider educational sessions in person and virtually on relevant topics such as new business tools, billing/coding, HEDIS, medical record reviews, etc.
- Perform clinical reviews with knowledge of clinical documentation, body systems, anatomy and physiology, preventative screening, etc. Scan records as required
- Develop and maintain an effective, professional working relationship with providers and their staff
- Support providers in closing treatment opportunities (HEDIS/Star measures)
- Assist leaders in monitoring issues, projects, timelines, and plans related to various corporate initiatives impacting providers
- Research, analyze, identify, and evaluate data to assess existing trends and issues
- Recommend, communicate, and implement solutions to identified problems and root cause of issues
- Represent and participate in group discussions
- Assist other departments / consultants when visiting providers to discuss a variety of HEDIS/Star related topics
- Generate summary of activity monthly and as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to effectively execute each essential duty.
- Contractors will be expected to attend annual training on HEDIS measures at the beginning of each year and must pass according to predetermined testing requirements.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required throughout the year, although others may be needed.
Top 3 Required Skills/Experience:
- Current unrestricted state of Michigan registered nurse license required
- Knowledge of quality improvement / process improvement / clinical guidelines
- Experience with MS Office skills. Excel is a plus
Required Skills/Experience:
- Valid MI driver’s license; willing to drive to provider locations and travel throughout Michigan as needed (no exceptions)
- Have a dependable vehicle every workday and be willing to travel up to five days a week (varies dependent on time of year, however, travel tends to average mostly 1-3 days per week)
- Minimum three years of clinical experience
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Knowledgeable of NCQA HEDIS medical record review
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Strong knowledge and experience in use of software (e.g., Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
- Effective communication skills, written and verbal
- Experience in provider consulting/relations
- Strong analytical, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively interface with employees at all levels
- Ability to understand and apply statistical inference including research principles
- Demonstrated medical and clinical knowledge required to analyze related issues and apply principles to health care business environment
Education/Certifications:
- R.N. licensed in Michigan; BSN degree preferred
- Associate degree acceptable with professional experience
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