Qualified professional nurse with broad experience across the medical industry as a whole
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
Languages
Work History
Medical Review Consultant
Discovery health medical scheme
07.2019 - Current
Work in the MRT workflow pools
Clinical claims pool
Claims with shortfalls relating to the use of a non dsp facility or provider
The use of an additional doctor or codes (review the appropriateness during that event)
Complex cases pool
Case that are off protocol and needs discussion in a clinical review meeting
Gathering of clinical evidence and make recommendations for funding decisions based on previous similar cases and recent evidence
Preparing cases, case presentations and loading member remarks and clinical exceptions
Communicating funding decision to the relevant parties
Prescribed minimum benefit pool
Reviewing escalated PMB appeals from members & providers and making appropriate funding decisions by applying PMB protocols
Apply government stipulations in terms of PMB’s and treatment algorithms
Communication to external and internal parties surrounding PMB decision outcomes
Continuously updating your own knowledge relating to DH and In-House products
Make concise clinical decisions according to the MRT guidelines and processes
Request and review ICD /procedure codes. Photographs. Motivation letters and further supporting documents as required
Escalating cases /queries that cannot be resolved to senior MRT consultant /medical advisors /clinical manager
Manage the Dr-to-Dr queue. Resolve queries first time before escalating to medical advisors when request come through
Decision making support to the pre-authorization call center , clinical CRM, PMB specialist, claims department, Hospital benefit specialists and Casemanager
Telephonic and written communication with doctors, Providers and members (inbound /outbound)
Understand of IQS and compliancy in ensuring IQS objectives are met
Pre Authorisation Consultant
Discovery health medical scheme
12.2017 - 06.2019
All calls answered according to set standards
Transfer calls only when no further assistance can be rendered
Maintain accurate details of pre authorisation information
Confirm scans according to set protocols
Check validity membership
Ensure that the reason for admission is appropriate
Request BHF /ICD and CPT and motivation letters on pre authorisation
When necessary offer transfer for members who need more medical information about medical procedures
Follow-up urgent queries capture messages on the system
Give authorization number for cases that are already loaded
Provide product information to all clients in line with standard and protocols of the call centre maintain confidentiality
Report writing 100%
Reviewing records 100%
Conducting risks assessments 100%
Time management skills 80%
Problem resolution 80%
Positive learning process 80%
Communication 80%
Results oriented 80%
Excellent communication 80%
Computer literate 80%
Reports generation and analysis 80%
Clinical retail nurse
Dischem woodmed
05.2016 - 11.2017
Perform clinic sister duties according to industry regulations and industry best
Manage the average feet-per-hour rate and set clinic objectives to enhance patient
Ensure all clinic services are available at the clinic
Keep accurate records of patient details
And ensure communication is followed up
Ensure that the clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated in the operational
Process claim accurately and timeosly according to industry
Ensure stock is sufficient in the clinic according to the business
Build and maintain healthy relationships with following stakeholders: patients store dispensery manager
Colleagues
Medical aids
Suppliers/Reps key role players in the community
And other healthcare
Nursing practitioner
Clicks retail clinic
01.2016 - 05.2016
Similar to the job specification at Dischem
Registered nurse
Tembisa Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2013
Monitoring women's health during their pregnancies
Helping to develop and support a women's birth plan
Undertaking clinical examinations and screening as part of antenatal care
Carrying out screening tests and taking blood samples and temperature
Identifying high risk pregnancies
Administering drug on exemption
Running parenting classes as part of antenatal care
Assisting with care and monitoring during labor and birth
Providing advice and support to the of newborns.for example teaching new and expectant mothers hoe to feed their babies
Providing advice and support to parents coping with miscarriage
Stillbirth, termination and neonatal death
Performing emergency procedures and referring women to other medical staff where necessary
Writing reports and documenting assessments and care
Clinical Care Specialist at Discovery Health Medical Scheme, TYPE, FinancialClinical Care Specialist at Discovery Health Medical Scheme, TYPE, Financial