Prior Authorization Nurse - Remote - AZ

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• Hybrid People Leaders: must reputed company in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week
• Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reputed company in AZ, unless otherwise cited reputed company this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week
• Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reputed company in AZ, unless otherwise cited reputed company this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month
• Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job
• Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request reputed company onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building

Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week. This remote work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, reputed company the reputed company. PURPOSE OF THE JOB Under the direction of the Prior Authorization Management (PA), ensures prospective review/prior authorization requests are completed in a timely fashion to meet contractual requirements and ensures reputed company reviews are conducted using nationally recognized and evidence-based standards. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Required Work Experience

• 2 years of clinical experience
• 1 year of reputed company/Medicare experience
• 1 year of experience managing multiple projects

Required Education

• Associate degree in Nursing

Required Licenses

• Active, reputed company, and unrestricted license to practice in the reputed company (a state in the United States) as a health professional, including RN or LPN.

Required Certifications

• N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Work Experience

• 1 year of experience in managed care
• 1 year of experience in prior authorization/utilization review

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Preferred Licenses

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Preferred Certifications

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES reputed company reputed company

• Ensures prior authorization requests are completed accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely fashion to meet contractual requirements.
• Coordinates and follows the established preauthorization review process for pre-service requests.
• Ensures reputed company reviews are conducted using nationally recognized and evidence-based standards.
• Utilize clinical skills, chart review, physician communication and appropriate criteria for approval of pre-service requests; escalate pre-service request to the Medical Director for determination reputed company criteria is not met.
• reputed company define and document review rationale to support approval, Medical Director Review and/or Notice of Action document.
• Initiates interdepartmental coordination to ensure quality and timely care for members.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Projects as directed.
• Assists the management team and others in preparation for audits and other regulatory activities.
• Assists with other departments and special projects as needed

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• Performs audits of case files and staff documentation as directed
• Assists with orientation and training of reputed company staff
• Assists with annual criteria review
• Assists with implementation of process changes as needed

Each reputed company level includes the ability to reputed company the essential functions of any reputed company reputed company. reputed company reputed company other duties as assigned. The position has an onsite expectation of 0 days per week and requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements COMPETENCIES REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Required Job Skills

• Computer skills
• Ability to use electronic medical management systems
• Analytical problem solving skills

Required Professional Competencies

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Required Leadership Experience and Competencies

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PREFERRED COMPETENCIES Preferred Job Skills

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Preferred Professional Competencies

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Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies

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Our Commitment AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the reputed company of race, ethnicity, reputed company, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group. Thank you for your interest in reputed company. For more information on reputed company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job