Outside Scheduler/Insurance Reviewer Sr–Remote

<strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif; color: #333333;"><img src="https://theusoncologynetwork.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=701004&hashed=-449985810" alt="Picture1"></span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: center;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 8pt; text-align: center;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Texas Oncology</span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">is looking for an</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Outside Scheduler/Insurance Reviewer Sr </span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">to join our team!</span><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">  </span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">This is a <strong>REMOTE</strong> position that will support the </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">West Region locations (Odessa, Midland, Wichita Falls, Amarillo, Abilene, and El Paso).</span><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Hours are M-F, 8A-5P.</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span></strong> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Texas Oncology</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">in</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">—</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> Today,</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Texas Oncology</span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">treats half of all Texans</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Why work for us?</span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Come join</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">our</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">team</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">that is</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">responsible for</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage,</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">a generous PTO program,</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement,</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">  </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">What does the</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Outside Scheduler/Insurance Reviewer Sr </span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">do? (including but not limited to)</span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"><br>Under minimal supervision, dedicated to outside scheduling of physician referrals and or outside testing as directed by the physician. Reviews chemotherapy regimens in accordance with reimbursement guidelines. Obtains necessary pre-certifications and exceptions to ensure no delay in reimbursement of treatments. Researches denied services and alternative resources to pay for treatment. Communicates to the patient the type of test, any necessary prep and the date/time/location of the appointment. May help orient, train, and assign the work of lower-level employees.  Serves as a liaison between patients, medical staff and referring offices. Operates within standard procedures and pre-established guidelines to complete tasks. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.</span></p> <br><strong> Responsibilities </strong><br><br><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Reviews, processes and audits the medical necessity for each patient chemotherapy treatment and documentation of regimen relative to pathway adherence.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Communicates with nursing and medical staff to inform them of any restrictions or special requirements in accordance with particular insurance plans. Provides prompt feedback to physicians and management regarding pathway documentation issues, and payer issues with non-covered chemotherapy drugs.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Updates coding/payer guidelines for clinical staff. Tracks pathways and performs various other business office functions on an as needed basis<br></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Obtains insurance authorization and pre-certification specifically for chemotherapy services. Works as a patient advocate and functions as a liaison between the patient and payer to answer reimbursement questions and avoid insurance delays. <br></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Researches additional or alternative resources for non-covered chemotherapy services to prevent payment denials. Provides a contact list for patients community resources including special programs, drugs and pharmaceutical supplies and financial resources. <br></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Maintains a good working knowledge of chemotherapy authorization requirements for all payers, State and federal regulatory guidelines for coverage and authorization. Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regards to patient*s records. <br></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Other duties as requested or assigned.</span></li></ul> <br><strong> Qualifications </strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0in;"><span><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The ideal candidate for the Outside Scheduler/Insurance Reviewer Sr role will have the following background and experience:  </span></strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">High school degree or equivalent. Associates degree in Healthcare, LPN state license and registration preferred. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Minimum three (3) years medical insurance verification and authorization and two (2) years clinical review experience required.</span><span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in;"><span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Competencies:</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is quick learner in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility. </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them. </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Commits to Quality:  Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies. </span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Physical Demands</span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">: </span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies.   Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds.  Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment.  Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.  It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">Work Environment</span></strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">: </span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift Condensed',sans-serif;">The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office environment.  Involves contact with patients and public.</span></p>

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