UM Review Nurse
About The Position
Astrana Health is looking for a CA-licensed Utilization Review Nurse to assist our Health Services Department. In this position, you will utilize your clinical judgement to approve or deny outpatient medical services for patients based on Medical Necessity Criteria, respective to various Health Plans. This position requires open availability between Monday through Sunday, 8 A - 8 P. You would be scheduled for 5 shifts per week. This is a remote position for CA-licensed nurses. Candidates must live in California. We are seeking nurses with at least one year of outpatient Utilization Management experience in a fast-paced setting.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted LVN license in CA.
- 1+ years of outpatient UM experience
- Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Candidates must live in California.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of health plan, IPA or MSO experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with co-workers, senior leadership, and other management
- Experience educating and training staff
Responsibilities
- Complete prior authorization/retrospective review of elective inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures, post-homecare services, and durable medical equipment
- Refer cases to Medical Directors as needed/appropriate
- Maintain knowledge of state and federal regulations and accreditation standards
- Comply with internal policies and procedures
- Perform any other job duties as requested
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
