Non-Clinical Job at Plum
A Medical Evaluation Specialist Job at Plum has opened for qualified medical professionals at the leading employee insurance and health benefits platform. This role, based in India, focuses on reviewing health insurance claims to ensure accuracy and adherence to medical protocols. Interested candidates should apply by the specified deadline.
About Plum:
Plum is an employee insurance and health benefits platform focused on making health insurance simple, accessible, and inclusive for modern organizations. Healthcare in India is seeing a phenomenal shift with inflation in healthcare costs three times that of general inflation. A majority of Indians are unable to afford health insurance on their own; as a result, approximately 600 million Indians will likely have to depend on employer-sponsored insurance. Plum is on a mission to provide the highest quality insurance and healthcare to 10 million lives by FY2030, through companies that care. Plum is backed by Tiger Global and Peak XV Partners.
Medical Evaluation Specialist Job Details:
- Position: Medical Evaluation Specialist
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Job Description:
In this Medical Evaluation Specialist Job, the ideal candidate will leverage their medical expertise to critically review health insurance claim decisions, ensuring accuracy, adherence to medical protocols, and fair assessment of medical conditions. This role plays a vital part in safeguarding the integrity of medical claims, ensuring that patient care and appropriate medical practices are at the forefront of decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Comprehensive Claim Reviews: In this Medical Evaluation Specialist Job, conduct thorough evaluations of health insurance claim decisions, ensuring compliance with medical protocols and standards for the rejected claims.
- Decision Correction: Take up rejected claims post-review with insurance companies or Third Party Administrator (TPA) doctors/adjudicators for reconsideration/corrections by building a case file with medical rationale, medical protocols, and proofs from treating doctors.
- Documentation Analysis: Analyze claim medical documentation in detail against policy terms and conditions to establish the validity of claims.
- Error Identification: Identify and document potential assessment errors, procedural gaps, and misinterpretations of medical evidence that may affect claim outcomes.
- Dispute Reporting: Prepare detailed and well-structured dispute reports for claims that do not conform to appropriate medical assessment standards, articulating the rationale and evidence base.
- Collaboration: Work closely with insurance teams to provide medical insights and recommendations aimed at improving claim processes and outcomes.
- Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient and claim-related information, adhering to all privacy regulations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with Indian medical insurance regulations and guidelines, staying updated on the latest changes.
- Report Preparation: Create clear, concise, and professionally formatted review reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Interacting with treating doctors for case discussions as per requirement.
- Continuous Training: Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to remain informed on medical insurance protocols and best practices.
Eligibility for the Medical Evaluation Specialist Job:
Education and Professional Qualifications
- Required Educational Background: A mandatory degree in one of the following with a minimum of 5 years of clinical/claims adjudication (insurance) experience or both:
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- BDS (Dental Degree)
- BAMS or BHMS
Required Skills:
- Strong understanding of medical terminology and clinical procedures.
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in medical documentation and record review processes.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
- Familiarity with the Indian healthcare system and insurance practices.
Preferred Work Experience:
- Experience between 5 to 10 years of clinical/claims adjudication (insurance) experience or both.
- Understanding of health insurance policies and claim assessment processes.
- Experience with digital documentation and review systems.
- Additional certifications related to medical insurance or healthcare administration are a plus.
Technical Requirements:
- Proficient computer skills.
- Strong data analysis capabilities.
- Comfortable using digital claim review platforms and tools.
This Medical Evaluation Specialist Job at Plum offers an excellent opportunity for qualified medical professionals to contribute to the healthcare sector by ensuring the integrity of medical claims. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving health insurance accessibility in India.
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