Licensed Vocational Nurse, Utilization Management

AltaMed • Montebello, CA

81d • $31 - $38

About The Position

The LVN Utilization Management Nurse (UM Nurse) will provide routine review of authorization requests from all lines of business using respective national/state, health plan, and nationally recognized guidelines. Responsible for reviewing proposed hospitalization, home care, and inpatient/outpatient treatment plans for medical necessity and efficiency with coverage guidelines. The UM Nurse determines the medical appropriateness of inpatient and outpatient services following evaluation of medical guidelines and benefit determination.

Requirements

• Current valid License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Minimum of 2 years of managed care experience in Utilization Management/prior authorization required.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine review of authorization requests from all lines of business.
• Review proposed hospitalization, home care, and inpatient/outpatient treatment plans for medical necessity and efficiency.
• Determine the medical appropriateness of inpatient and outpatient services.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees