Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) seeking a role that challenges you, helps you grow, and lets you work from the comfort of your own home? MES has the perfect opportunity for you!
We’re looking for a Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team! In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring case reports are of the highest quality and integrity and in full compliance with client contractual agreements, regulatory agency standards and federal and state mandates. This position is required to handle quality assurance questions and provide support to the Quality Assurance Department.
Why This Role Rocks:
- 100% Remote – Enjoy the flexibility of working from home!
- Impactful Work – You’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of critical reports.
- Pick a Schedule That Works for You – Tuesday through Saturday. You can start your day anytime between 7:00am-9:00am and end between 3:30pm-5:30pm EST with 1 late night per week from 12:00pm-8:30pm EST.
Responsibilities:
- Perform quality assurance review of peer review reports, correspondences, addendums or supplemental reviews.
- Ensure clear, concise, evidence-based rationales have been provided in support of all recommendations and/or determinations.
- Ensure that all client instructions and specifications have been followed and that all questions have been addressed.
- Ensure each review is supported by clinical citations and references when applicable and verifies that all references cited are current and obtained from reputable medical journals and/or publications.
- Ensure the content, format, and professional appearance of the reports are of the highest quality and in compliance with company standards.
- Ensure the appropriate board specialty has reviewed the case in compliance with client specifications or state mandates and is documented accurately on the case report.
- Verify that the peer reviewer has attested to only the facts and that no evidence of reviewer conflict of interest exists.
- Ensure the provider credentials and signature are adhered to the final report.
- Identify any inconsistencies within the report and contacts the Peer Reviewer to obtain clarification, modification or correction as needed.
- Assist in resolution of client complaints and quality assurance issues as needed.
- Ensure all federal ERISA and state mandates are adhered to at all times.
- Provide insight and direction to management on consultant quality, availability and compliance with all company policies and procedures and client specifications.
- Promote effective and efficient utilization of company resources.
- Participate in various educational and or training activities as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- A minimum of two years clinical or related field experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the insurance industry, preferably claims management relative to one or more of the following categories: workers’ compensation, no-fault, liability, or disability preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- LPN//RN license required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medications and laboratory values.
- Must be a qualified typist with a minimum of 40 W.P.M
- Must have a full understanding of HIPAA regulations and compliance.
- Must be able to operate a general computer, fax, copier, scanner, and telephone.
- Must be knowledgeable of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and the Internet.
- Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to upper managements’ directions accurately.
- Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Look for ways to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
- Must be able to work independently, prioritize work activities and use time efficiently.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be able to demonstrate and promote a positive team -oriented environment.
- Must be able to stay focused and concentrate under normal or heavy distractions.
MES Solutions is a premier provider of independent medical examination and peer review services to the insurance, corporate, legal, and government sectors. Members of our credentialed medical panel conduct physical examinations or medical record reviews, delivering reports that assist clients in the resolution of automotive, disability, liability, and workers’ compensation claims. MES has been providing services nationally since 1978 in accordance with the industry’s highest standards of operating excellence and regulatory compliance.
MES offers a fast-paced team atmosphere with competitive benefits (medical, vision, dental), paid time off, and 401k.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.