Role Description
As a Registered Nurse (RN) Medicare Quality Assurance Reviewer, you will:
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Provide clinical expertise support for Clover vendors and Medical Directors.
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Create and assign inter-rater reliability reviews to RN reviewers and Medical Directors.
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Complete monthly MD Quality Assurance (QA) reviews to ensure clinical compliance with Medicare regulations.
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Conduct service line clinical reviews.
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Act as a Clinical Medical Record Review Subject Matter Expert (SME).
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Identify clinical opportunities for improvement and communicate to upper management.
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Track clinical performance and evaluate vendors' medical reviewers.
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Provide clinical support for new medical review process implementations.
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Monitor and track CMS Medicare clinical updates that impact Clover clinical processes, partnering with management to implement clinical changes.
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Display flexibility to adjust work based on new challenges or feedback.
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Collaborate clinically with cross-functional departments.
Success in this role looks like:
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By the end of your first 90 days:
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Build a strong foundation in Cloverβs utilization management, quality assurance, and clinical review processes.
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Develop proficiency in Medicare regulations, clinical review requirements, and Cloverβs quality standards.
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Establish effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and Medical Directors.
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Consistently perform quality assurance reviews with accuracy, sound clinical judgment, and attention to compliance requirements.
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By 6 months:
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Independently manage quality assurance responsibilities across utilization management service lines.
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Serve as a reliable clinical resource for quality, compliance, and review-related questions.
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Contribute to process improvements by identifying opportunities to enhance quality, consistency, and operational effectiveness.
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Partner effectively with vendors, Medical Directors, and cross-functional teams to support quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
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Future state:
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Be recognized as a trusted clinical quality and utilization management subject matter expert.
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Drive continuous improvement through trend analysis, performance insights, and recommendations that strengthen quality and compliance programs.
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Support the evolution of clinical review processes, technology-enabled solutions, and operational initiatives that improve efficiency and member outcomes.
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Influence organizational success by maintaining high standards of clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and collaborative partnership across the organization.
Qualifications
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Active and valid RN license; required.
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Minimum of 3 years of Medicare Utilization Management medical necessity review experience; required.
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Strong knowledge of applying CMS guidelines, and NCD-LCD to Medicare medical necessity reviews; required.
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Experience working in a Medicare Advantage plan; preferred.
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Quality Assurance experience; required.
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RN clinical experience in a hospital setting; preferred.
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Previous experience in leading vendor relationships and building clinical review teams.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with patients and colleagues.
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Experience working remotely; preferred.
Benefits
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Financial Well-Being: Competitive base salary, equity opportunities, performance-based bonus program, 401k matching, and regular compensation reviews.
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Physical Well-Being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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Mental Well-Being: No-Meeting Fridays, monthly company holidays, access to mental health resources, and a generous flexible time-off policy.
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Professional Development: Learning programs, mentorship, professional development funding, and regular performance feedback and reviews.
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Additional Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), reimbursement for office setup expenses, monthly cell phone & internet stipend, remote-first culture, paid parental leave for all new parents, and much more!