Medical Necessity Writer
Giving Home Healthcare
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Austin • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $30 - $35 per hour
About the role
- Ensure patients receive the right level of home health care
- Review medical records, research clinical data, and write persuasive letters to support care decisions
- Analyze patient medical records, treatment plans, and assessments
- Research journal articles related to covered diagnoses and exposures
- Write clear, concise letters of medical necessity
- Ensure all relevant covered conditions are included
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and team members
- Monitor patient progress and assess care needs
- Think creatively to justify continuation or increase in care
- Submit timely renewal/increase requests with supporting documentation
- Maintain organized records of research, correspondence, and documentation
- Have strong writing and analytical skills
- Be detail-oriented and organized
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Enjoy working independently and collaboratively
Requirements
- Healthcare experience preferred
- Experience with MS Office products required
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Biology, Nursing, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting is required, preferably in coordinating and managing patient documentation, medical writing, medical terminology, or in a healthcare administration role.
- Familiarity with healthcare programs and benefits, particularly the Department of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) program, is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software is required.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment (after introductory period)
- Company holidays, floating holiday, and birthday holiday
- $100 monthly cellphone reimbursement
- $150 Lifestyle Reimbursement annually (may be for gym/fitness memberships, Costco/Sam’s Club memberships, Amazon Prime memberships, and more)
- Modern Health mental wellness platform to access personalized mental healthcare for you and your dependents
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Appreciation Program
- Company Provided Snacks & Drinks Daily in Office Kitchen
- Vacation (PTO) and Sick Days
- Competitive benefit plans
- Company paid STD and LTD
- 401(k) with matching
- Being a part of a growing company!
- Working with incredible patients and their families!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
medical writingmedical terminologypatient documentationanalytical skillswriting skillsresearch skillstreatment plans analysiscare needs assessmentdocumentation organizationhealthcare administration
Soft Skills
detail-orientedorganizedclear communicationprofessional communicationcollaborationindependent workcreative thinking