3h ago

Concurrent Utilization Review Nurse

California, United States

โœจ $90k-$120k / yearest.

full-timemidhealthcare

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๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll conduct real-time clinical reviews to ensure medical necessity and appropriateness of healthcare services for members under a managed care health plan. You'll collaborate with the Medical Director on complex cases and coordinate with providers to facilitate timely authorizations and discharges. This role offers a chance to impact patient care through evidence-based utilization management in a value-driven healthcare organization.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Conduct timely concurrent reviews of inpatient and skilled nursing services using clinical guidelines.
  • Collaborate with Medical Director for complex cases and denials.
  • Process authorization requests and communicate with health plan payers.
  • Support discharge planning and care coordination with case managers and social workers.
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience.
  • At least 1 year in utilization review or case management.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical guidelines (InterQual, MCG) and medical necessity criteria.

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  • Certification in Utilization Review (CPUR) or Case Management (CCM/ACM).
  • Experience in a managed care setting with medical necessity reviews.

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Paid Time Off
  • ๐Ÿฅ Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • ๐Ÿ“š Continuing Education Support
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Professional Development Opportunities

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Behavioral Interviewยท 45 min
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