Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review requests for services including admission, discharges and continued stays for adherence to clinical criteria, state and federal policy, and related requirements.
- Issue approvals, denials or recommendations based on contract requirements.
- Identify need for additional clinical documentation or consultation.
- Complete documentation of activities within contract systems.
- Communicate with providers, individuals and their designees, or state workers as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Preferred knowledge may include community support programs, long-term care assessment and level of care in medical, behavioral health or related programs
- Knowledge and understanding of medical and/or behavioral health diagnoses and prescribed medications
- Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Minimum Requirements
- Education and licensure requirements are based on program contract requirements and are outlined in job posting
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience required
- Outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills- Strong proficiency in written communication, with the ability to produce concise and impactful clinical documentation- Highly skilled using Microsoft office
Preferred Requirements- IM+CANS certification or willingness to obtain IM+CANS certification
Home Office Requirements - Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment - Reliable high-speed internet service - Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity - Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds - Private and secure workspace
#ClinicalServices #LI-Remote EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.