Full Job Description
Paradigm is hiring a **Clinical Referral Manager** for a remote, full-time, benefited position. The **Clinical Referral Manager** provides clinical support for the Catastrophic Referral Intake Unit.
The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific time (9 AM to 6 PM Mountain time, 10 AM to 7 PM Central time, or 11 AM to 8 PM Eastern time).
**Responsibilities:**
- Assist with assignment of the Primary Medical Team and Network Managers to new referrals.
- Evaluate incoming and existing referrals to determine appropriate product placement based on specified criteria.
- Assist the Catastrophic Referral Intake Unit in reviewing new referral escalations for appropriate product placement.
- Assess clinical conditions, treatment plans, and required resources. Escalate referrals that need additional or advanced services.
- Identify key stakeholders and responsible parties for each referral. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective handling of catastrophic referrals.
- Provide education and support to customers regarding Paradigm products and services.
- Review active field case management files to identify opportunities for conversion to risk-bearing products.
- Analyze referrals that were unstaffed or withdrawn, gather relevant data, and provide insights to the sales team for potential conversion.
- Develop strategies to increase the scope of referrals considered for conversion and collaborate with other business units to implement these processes.
- Track and maintain data on referral conversions, including revenue and cases that were not successfully converted.
**Qualifications:**
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**
- Registered Nurse (with active, unencumbered license)
- Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in catastrophic case management, referral intake or sales
- Experience in insurance preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to define, manage and modify operational processes and workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to address operational and customer requests.
- Intermediate to advanced level computer experience and Windows software, proficient in Microsoft product suite with advanced skills in Excel.
**KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:**
- Exceptional critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills with proven ability to collaborate with others to identify alternatives and drive to resolution.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills including the ability to resolve issues and build consensus among groups of diverse internal/external stakeholders; Ability to deliver effective presentations to internal and external customers.
- Ability to work effectively autonomously and/or in a matrixed environment; Ability to be flexible and responsive to change.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to influence and lead through change.
- Ability to review and assess complex medical records and convey pertinent information to non-medical stakeholders
- Experience working as a Network Manager and using EDDG preferred
**Paradigm Benefits:**
- **Health and wellness**- We want our people to be and stay healthy, so we offer PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only).
- **Financial incentives**- Paradigm's financial benefits help prepare you for the future: competitive salaries, 401(k) matching contributions, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending, and employer-matched HSA contributions.
- **Vacation - **We believe strongly that work-life balance is good for you and for our company. We offer paid time off, paid holidays, and a personal holiday.
- **Volunteer Time** - We want our employees to engage with and give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Full and part-time employees receive one paid day per calendar year.
- **Learning and development** - One of Paradigm's core values is expertise, so we encourage our employees to continually learn and grow. We support this in a variety of ways through our LEAP training program.
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