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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/27/16

Applications Due08/11/16

Vacancy ID31866

NY HELPNo

AgencyInsurance Fund, State

TitleMedical Care Representative

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade19

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $55126 to $70013 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address 100 Chestnut Street

Suite 400

City Rochester

StateNY

Zip Code14604

Minimum Qualifications Reachable on current open competitive Civil Service list for this title, or one year of permanent competitive class service as a Medical Care Representative.

Duties Description The primary responsibilities of the Medical Care Representative (MCR) are conducted in an office setting. Medical Care Representatives act as a medical resource for case managers and assist them with setting accurate medical reserves. They review, calculate and process facility bills after matching CPT/ICD10 codes. MCR's authorize medications after review of provider medical reports. They audit prescriptions weekly for unrelated medications, high dosage or polypharmacy issues. MCR's authorize rehabilitation, in home wound care and home health care. They evaluate and monitor claimant's care provided in acute, sub-acute and rehabilitation facilities. MCR's review variance requests (provide requests to deviate from established medical treatment guidelines) and authorize treatment deemed appropriate. MCR's may manage the medical aspects of catastrophic cases; these cases may require authorization of home and vehicle modifications.

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Name Pat Lesniewski

Telephone

Fax 518-437-6148

Email Address hr@nysif.com

Address

Street 15 Computer Drive West

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease include this position title, vacancy id number and current position title on your cover letter. Candidates should mail a resume and cover letter to 15 Computer Drive West, Albany, NY 12205 or fax to 518-437-1618. Resumes may also be e-mailed to hr@nysif.com.

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