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AspectRemote Prior Authorization RnRemote Medical Coder
CredentialsRN license, certification in case management or utilization reviewCertification in coding (CPC, CCS), high school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, insurance companies, telehealthMedical offices, insurance companies, remote coding platforms
Industry UsageUtilization review, patient authorization, insurance approvalMedical record review, billing, coding for insurance claims

Remote Prior Authorization Rns focus on reviewing patient information to approve treatments, while Remote Medical Coders translate medical records into codes for billing. Both roles require healthcare knowledge but serve different functions within the healthcare industry.

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FBC Centralized Nurse-RN- PRN

Daymark Recovery Services, Inc.

Statesville, NC • On-site, Remote

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Daymark Recovery Services rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

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Job description

Company Mission Statement:
Our mission is to inspire and empower people to seek and maintain recovery and health. Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. is a mission driven, comprehensive community provider of culturally sensitive mental health and substance abuse services.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Spending Account
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Referral Bonus Opportunities
  • Extensive Internal Training Program

Pay Scale: $35-$40hr.
Summary:
Daymark Recovery Services operates 5 adult and 2 child/adolescent Facility-Based Crisis Centers, providing 5-7 days of crisis stabilization for substance abuse and mental health in a residential setting. This remote position provides referral coordination to the medical units and supervision for non-licensed staff providing medication administration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provides coordination of referrals for FBC- provide support/guidance for onsite staff with walk-in referrals. Provides assessment / screening for admission, obtain physician orders, medication administration, and medication education.
  • Provides oversight/ supervision for non-licensed staff providing medication administration coverage. Assesses patient needs and delegates tasks. Reviews UDS, VS, COVID-19 & breathalyzer results. Enters medication orders into software, ensures discharge medications are managed and routed to appropriate pharmacy, Monitors for transcription and medication errors, delegates monitoring of pharmacy stock and medical supplies to medication assistant.
  • Participates in daily shift reports through in-person, virtual, or telephonic for each center. Reviews all shift reports for each center. Delegates care to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
  • Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team
  • All other duties as assigned by center/regional directors.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Must be licensed with NC Board of Nursing,RN minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing. A four-year BS degree in nursing is preferred. Preferfour years of experience in psychiatric nursing with minimum of 1-year supervisor/management experience. Actual work experience will be considered in addition to other requirements. Prefer experience with both adult and child/adolescent populations.

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