Planner

The Planner works autonomously to develop any and/or all of the following: Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projections, Limited Medical Cost Projections, Medicare Set-Aside Allocations, Legal Nurse Reviews, Complex Nurse Reviews, Bill Reviews and other reports as needed within their scope of licensing and/or certifications.

Collects, reviews and analyzes health data from medical records and/or other sources as provided.
• Identify future medical needs utilizing medical standards of care and guidelines, in addition to historical trend of care.
• Work autonomously and collaborates with all company personnel as needed; including communicating with the accounts and attorneys as needed.
• Maintain a quality work product evidenced by acceptable quality scores/score cards.
• Participate in company orientation, management meetings and/or conference calls as required to improve self-knowledge and/or for the improvement of the company.
• Attend all scheduled conference calls as mandated by management.
• Maintain any required credentials and adhere to all codes of ethics required by these credentials.
• Ensures all federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements and/or state mandates are adhered to at all times.
• Provides insight and direction to management on report quality and compliance with all company policies and procedures, client specifications, URAC and CMS guidelines.
• Promote effective and efficient utilization of company resources.
• Participate in various educational and or training activities as required.
• Perform professional duties as assigned by the Manager or upper management.

• Knowledge of the disability and workers' compensation industry including rules and regulations and a full understanding of Medicare rules and regulations.
• Must be able to adequately operate a general computer, fax, copier, scanner, and telephone.
• Must have adequate knowledge of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and the Internet.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions where clarification is needed.
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize work activities and use time efficiently.
• Ability to concentrate and multitask in a fast paced work environment.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to demonstrate and promote a positive team -oriented environment.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and/or stressful conditions.
• Must possess the ability to manage change, delays, or unexpected events appropriately.
• Must be able/willing to work on a flexible schedule when needs arise.
• Must possess excellent skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation and style.
• Demonstrates reliability and abides by the company attendance policy.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of an Associates degree or equivalent certification preferred. A minimum of one years workers' compensation and/or case management experience preferred. A minimum of one year experience in Medicare Set Asides required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Will recognize any of the following: Active unrestricted Nursing license (including but not limited to RN, NP LVN, LPN). Active unrestricted Adjuster license. Certification in Medicare Set Asides and/or certifications in Life Care Planning or Legal Nurse Consulting