Medical Policy Specialist jobs in Maine

Medical Policy Specialist researches and designs criteria to determine policy guidelines used in review of patient cases to ensure only medically appropriate services are reimbursed. Recommends a policy and process that ensure alignment with company guidelines and nationally accepted medical/coding standards. Being a Medical Policy Specialist establishes the proper codes to use for claims processing. Responds to questions from medical staff and communicates details about policy and guidelines. Additionally, Medical Policy Specialist requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Requires Registered Nurse RN. The Medical Policy Specialist gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Medical Policy Specialist typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Policy Specialist
  • Public Consulting Group
  • Augusta, ME OTHER
  • Overview

    Policy Specialist - Division of Licensing & Certification in Augusta, ME

     

    Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate company of Public Consulting Group LLC, is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve.

    Responsibilities

  • Overview
  • An overview of the work, briefly summarizing the job, the main purpose, the objectives, and the results expected.

    Hearings: Gather program documentation and prepare evidence for hearings related to final agency licensing action. Serve as the department’s representative in fair hearings.

     

    Annotation and Waiver Processes: Process requests for Registry annotations and appeal requests of annotations, petitions for removal of employment bans on the Registry, oversee waiver applications process for the Maine Background Check Center, including drafting and sending letters and following applicant’s due process for any appeal.

     

    Standard Operating Procedures: Assist with writing SOP’s and policy/procedures for various referrals to professional licensing Boards that include relevant statutory references and document confidentiality consistent with statutory requirements.

     

    Conflict Resolution: Assist with preparing, scheduling, and logistics for IDR, IIDR, and informal conferences.

     

    Rulemaking: Assist with revisions to rules, preparing for the rulemaking process, and moving rule revisions forward.

     

    Complaint Referral: Assist with SOP and relevant document review, development, and processes for sharing complaint information with the Office of the Attorney General, Adult Protective Services, and the Office of MaineCare Services Program Integrity Unit.

     

    Memoranda of Understanding: Service as liaison between DLC programs and other state offices and outside entities in the process of updating MOUs.

                   

    Legislative Tracking: Listen to and record committee discussion/bill tracking when legislature is in session.

     

  • Duties and Deliverable (Outline of specific job duties)
  • Specific duties required of the resource, as well as any expected deliverables, including necessary travel expectations.

     

    Hearings: Gather program documentation and prepare evidence for hearings related to final agency licensing action. Serve as the department’s representative in fair hearings.

     

    Annotation and Waiver Processes: Process requests for Registry annotations and appeal requests of annotations, petitions for removal of employment bans on the Registry, oversee waiver applications process for the Maine Background Check Center, including drafting and sending letters and following applicant’s due process for any appeal.

     

    Standard Operating Procedures: Assist with writing SOP’s and policy/procedures for various referrals to professional licensing Boards that include relevant statutory references and document confidentiality consistent with statutory requirements.

     

    Conflict Resolution: Assist with preparing, scheduling, and logistics for IDR, IIDR, and informal conferences.

     

    Rulemaking: Assist with revisions to rules, preparing for the rulemaking process, and moving rule revisions forward.

     

    Complaint Referral: Assist with SOP and relevant document review, development, and processes for sharing complaint information with the Office of the Attorney General, Adult Protective Services, and the Office of MaineCare Services Program Integrity Unit.

     

    Memoranda of Understanding: Service as liaison between DLC programs and other state offices and outside entities in the process of updating MOUs.

                   

    Legislative Tracking: Listen to and record committee discussion/bill tracking when legislature is in session.

     

     

  • Schedule
  • Summary of work schedule, including normal working hours, on-call expectations, allowed time off (which is non-billable), ability to work remote.

     

     

    Normal working hours flexible, typically 8-5 with 1 hr. lunch.   40 hrs. per week Full Time

     

    Qualifications

     
  • Knowledge, Skills and Certifications
  • Specific qualifications needed to perform the job including, necessary licenses, knowledge, skills, education, experience, training, and technical skills.

    Some level of college experience with experience in preparing documents for administrative hearings, experience with/in how administrative hearings are conducted with a strong preference for a paralegal degree or certification.     

     

     All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. 

    Compensation

    Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable compensation for this role: $24.96 per hour. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.

    EEO Statement

    Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

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Regional Policy Specialist
  • State of Maine
  • Augusta, ME FULL_TIME
  • Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Social Services Program Specialist I – Regional Policy Specialist Opening Date: April 8, 2024 Closing Date: April 22, 2024 Job Class Code: 5092Grade: 22S...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Technical Assistance and Data Specialist - Justice Policy Program (Two Positions)
  • University of Maine
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Position Title: Technical Assistance and Data Specialist - Justice Policy Program (Two Positions) Campus: Portland City, State: Portland ME Department: Catherine E. Cutler Institute - PMCCI Bargaining...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Director of Finance and Accounting
  • National Academy for State Health Policy
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • NASHP’s Operations Team is seeking a director of finance and accounting to manage the organization’s accounting and finance function, prepare the annual operating budget, manage the annual financial a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Seasonal Plant Merchandiser
  • ICS Plant Specialist
  • Topsham, ME PART_TIME
  • Year Round Permanent Plant Merchandiser-This role is for ICS's services & not Home Depot.We do service Home Depot locations but they will not be your employer.Part Time -SeasonalICS merchandiser’s Tas...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Policy Fellow
  • ACLU - Affiliate Offices
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT THE ACLU OF MAINE We are the Maine affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union. We fight for equality, justice, and freedom for all people in Maine in the statehouse, in the courthouse, and ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Medical Specialist
  • PSG Global Solutions Careers
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • Apply now and our proprietary system will quickly have you in front of a live recruiter. The Opportunity Description We'...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Specialist I
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
  • Orange, CA
  • The Medical Specialist (Sales Representative), Allergy-ENT will report to the District Manager, Allergy-ENT and be respo...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Specialist I (Gastro)-Greenville, SC
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
  • Columbia, SC
  • The Medical Specialist (Sales Representative), Gastroenterology (MS) will report to the District Manager, Gastroenterolo...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Specialist 1
  • StateJobsNY
  • Tupper Lake, NY
  • Minimum Qualifications: Open Competitive: Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New Y...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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(Physician) Medical Specialist 2
  • Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
  • Thiells, NY
  • Job Description Job Description EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT EOA #: 23-061RR EOA DATE: March 15, 2024 REPLY BY: S...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Specialist
  • U.S. Air Force Reserve
  • Position Summary Our hundreds of medical facilities around the world are only as good as the staff who run them. Providi...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Inventory Medical Specialist - Materials Services OR
  • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
  • ** Inventory Medical Specialist - Materials Services OR** Department: Support Services Status: Full Time Shift: 1st **Pr...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant/ Medication Specialist
  • Nidraveda PA
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for someone with a professional attitude, a dedication to healthcare, and...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West). Maine is the easternmost state in the United States in both its extreme points and its geographic center. The town of Lubec is the easternmost organized settlement in the United...
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Income Estimation for Medical Policy Specialist jobs
$87,030 to $106,234

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