$44/hr
Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization Various, NV
ESR Healthcare · Wichita, KS
Job description
Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization Various, NV Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization Various, NV All On-site Location: Fully Remote – Prefer Candidates reside in NV, but can reside elsewhere if they have an NV RN License. SHIFT: Training schedule is 3 weeks M-Fri 8AM-5PM PSt time ON CAMERA - NO TIME OFF Work Schedule after training: M-Fri 8AM-5PM PST time Duration: 3 months, Possibility to extend and/or convert to FTE Start Date: 3/9/2026 Description: Analyzes all 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. Responsibilities: • Performs medical necessity and clinical reviews of authorization requests to determine medical appropriateness of care in accordance with regulatory guidelines and criteria • Works with healthcare providers and authorization team to ensure timely review of services and/or requests to ensure members receive authorized care • Coordinates as appropriate with healthcare 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 levels of care and facilities • Collects, documents, and maintains all members 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 Candidate Requirements Clinical knowledge and ability to analyze authorization requests and determine medical necessity of service preferred. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred. Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred. Required: Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing RN/LPN or Bachelors degree in Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience. Preferred: Required: MUST BE RN, Must Live in Nevada MUST HAVE A NV LICENSE Preferred: Years of experience required: MUST HAVE 2-4 years experience in health prior authorizations, case management, medical terminology/hipaa guidelines, Disqualifiers: job hopping (want someone that will eventually be permanent at the client if the position comes available within department) PLEASE STATE IF CONTRACT ROLE. Additional qualities to look for: Trucare, interqual Top 3 must-have hard skills stack-ranked by importance • 1 Clinical knowledge and ability to analyze authorization requests and determine medical necessity of service preferred/analytical and critical thinking skills/problem solving/attention to detail • 2 Knowledge of Medicaid regulations preferred. • 3 Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred. Pay Rate: up to $44/hr. *** Working Place: Nevada, Nevada, United States Company: ESR Healthcare
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