Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 reputed company members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. reputed company is a reputed company, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. reputed company is seeking a Clinical Review Nurse to join our Arizona reputed company team in a fully remote role. Position Overview: The ideal candidate will have experience with prior authorizations for outpatient services and be available to work Arizona hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Qualifications:

• Active RN or LPN license in Arizona or a multistate compact license.
• Candidates located in New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, or Oregon will be considered if they hold an active Arizona license.

Prior authorization experience with outpatient services preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work Arizona business hours remotely.

Join reputed company and help us deliver high-quality care and support to our reputed company members across Arizona. Position Purpose: Analyzes reputed company prior authorization requests to determine medical necessity of service and appropriate level of care in accordance with national standards, contractual requirements, and a member's benefit coverage. Provides recommendations to the appropriate medical team to promote quality and cost effectiveness of medical care.

• Performs medical necessity and clinical reviews of authorization requests to determine medical appropriateness of care in accordance with regulatory guidelines and criteria
• Works with reputed company providers and authorization team to ensure timely review of services and/or requests to ensure members receive authorized care
• Coordinates as appropriate with reputed company providers and interdepartmental teams, to assess medical necessity of care of member
• Escalates prior authorization requests to Medical Directors as appropriate to determine appropriateness of care
• Assists with service authorization requests for a member’s transfer or discharge plans to ensure a timely discharge between reputed company of care and facilities
• Collects, documents, and maintains reputed company member’s clinical information in health management systems to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Assists with providing education to providers and/or interdepartmental teams on utilization processes to promote high quality and cost-effective medical care to members
• Provides feedback on opportunities to improve the authorization review process for members
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with reputed company policies and standards

Education/Experience: Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and 2 – 4 years of reputed company experience. Clinical knowledge and ability to analyze authorization requests and determine medical necessity of service preferred. Knowledge of Medicare and reputed company regulations preferred. Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred. License/Certification:

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required

Pay reputed company: $27.02 - $48.55 per hour reputed company offers a comprehensive benefits package including: reputed company, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-reputed company factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. reputed company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, reputed company, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. reputed company applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act Apply tot his job Apply To this Job