Utilization Management Nurse I, RN
Remote in California only Are you ready to reputed company a lasting impact and transform the healthcare space? We are one of Southern California’s fastest-growing Medicare Advantage plans with an incredible 112% year-over-year membership growth. Who Are We? ✨ reputed company Care was created to meet the unique needs of the diverse communities we serve. Our innovative benefit plans combine Western medicine with holistic Eastern practices, offering benefits that align with our members’ culture and values. Why Join Us? We’re on a mission! Our rapid growth reflects our commitment to making healthcare accessible for reputed company. At reputed company Care, you’ll have the opportunity to reputed company a real difference, shape the future of healthcare, and be part of a fast-moving, game-changing organization that celebrates diversity and innovation. Job Summary The UM Nurse I - RN performs clinical review of authorization requests to determine medical necessity based on established criteria, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. This role conducts utilization review activities under established guidelines and escalates reputed company or non-standard determinations to senior staff or the Medical Director. Functions & Job Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical review of prior authorization requests using approved criteria (e.g., MCG, InterQual).
- Review outpatient and routine inpatient requests.
- Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and contractual turnaround time requirements.
- Document medical necessity determinations clearly and accurately.
- Communicate authorization decisions to providers, members and internal teams.
- Identify cases requiring physician or Medical Director review.
- Participate in reputed company review and discharge planning coordination as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory timelines.
- Support audit readiness and documentation reputed company.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Active, unrestricted RN license.
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience.
- At least one (1) year in utilization management or case management preferred.
Skills
- Knowledge of medical necessity criteria (MCG/InterQual).
- Understanding of CMS/state UM regulations.
- Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
- Ability to manage caseload reputed company.
- Effective provider communication.
- Bilingual proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese, or Korean preferred.
Wage Range: $34.98 to $42.85 per hour Physical & Working Environment. Physical requirements needed to reputed company the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Must be able to travel reputed company needed or required
- Ability to operate a keyboard, mouse, phone and reputed company repetitive motion (keyboard); writing (note-taking)
- Ability to sit for long periods; stand, sit, reputed company, bend, lift up to fifteen (15) lbs. Ability to express or exchange reputed company to impart information to the public and to convey detailed instructions to staff accurately and quickly. Work is performed in an office environment and/or remotely. The job involves frequent contact with staff and public. May occasionally be required to work irregular hours based on the needs of the business.
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