Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility.

This job is REMOTE.

FTE: 1.000000

Standard Hours: 40.00

Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: No holidays or weekends

Job Summary:

Assumes responsibility for managing inpatient denials for all payers related to medical necessity and clinical validation audits, and coordinates the appeal process with physicians, coding, third party payers, and third party auditors. Assists the case managers with utilization review issues, and provides recommendations for process improvement in the areas of utilization review and denial management. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum of 5 years of acute care nursing experience or 5 years nursing with relevant denials/appeals experience is required. Prior utilization management, insurance background, and denial management experience is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Bachelor's degree is required. Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of a minimum of four years education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION:

Previous experience with clinical validation denial review and appeal processes, preferred. Knowledge of ICD-10 Coding Guidelines is preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Interpersonal skills necessary to instruct and maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel. Analytical skills necessary to prepare statistical reports and develop solutions to problems. Technical writing ability for appeal letters and reports.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).

Compensation, Benefits & Perks at Froedtert Health

Pay is expected to be between: (expressed as hourly) $36.38 - $56.39. Final compensation is based on experience and will be discussed with you by the recruiter during the interview process.

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care[redacted], Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available