Nurse Reviewer I

Elevance Health•Overland Park, KS

3d•$35 - $54•Hybrid

About The Position

Nurse Reviewer I Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. A proud member of the Elevance Health family of brands, Carelon Health (formerly CareMore Health) offers clinical programs and primary care options for seniors. We are a team of committed clinicians and business leaders passionate about transforming American healthcare delivery. The Nurse Reviewer I is responsible for conducting preauthorization, out of network and appropriateness of treatment reviews for diagnostic imaging services by utilizing appropriate policies, clinical and department guidelines. Collaborates with healthcare providers, and members to promote the most appropriate, highest quality and effective use of diagnostic imaging to ensure quality member outcomes, and to optimize member benefits. Works on reviews that are routine having limited or no previous medical review experience requiring guidance by more senior colleagues and/or management. Partners with more senior colleagues to complete non-routine reviews. Through work experience and mentoring learns to conduct medical necessity clinical screenings of preauthorization request to assess assessing the medical necessity of diagnostic imaging procedures, out of network services, and appropriateness of treatment. How you will make an impact

Requirements

Requires AS in nursing and minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience in an ambulatory or hospital setting or minimum of 1 year of prior utilization management, medical management and/or quality management, and/or call center experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Current unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s) required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Utilization Management Guidelines is preferred
ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding, and managed health care including HMO, PO and POS plans strongly preferred.
BA/BS degree preferred.
Previous utilization and/or quality management and/or call center experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.
Conducts initial medical necessity review of exception preauthorization requests for services requested outside of the client health plan network.
Notifies ordering physician or rendering service provider office of the preauthorization determination decision.
Follows-up to obtain additional clinical information.
Ensures proper documentation, provider communication, and telephone service per department standards and performance metrics.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
merit increases
paid holidays
Paid Time Off
incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits
401(k) +match
stock purchase plan
life insurance
wellness programs and financial education resources