Job Title: Clinical Review RN, Prior Authorization
Location: Cansit onsite in Jericho or remote in Rhode Island
License Requirement: If the nurse sits in Rhode Island they need an active RI license and if they sit in NY, they need to be open to getting the RI license.
Candidate Background: Must have 2 years of acute clinical experience and 1 year of experience approving Prior Authorizations. Will be reviewing ~30 cases a day for Inpatient Prior Auth regarding Psychiatric Care, NICU, Department of Corrections, and the new scope of work will include Radiology.
General Responsibilities :
This individual will complete the full spectrum of activities related to Utilization or Quality reviews as assigned. They will utilize their knowledge and expertise of the review program to conduct clinical level review, supporting Medical Review Analysts, and Physician Consultants to ensure an appropriate and accurate process for Rhode Island.
Duties :
1. Conduct utilization reviews up to and including the appeal level. This includes admission screening of medical, surgical, rehabilitation and psychiatric charts. Process authorizations, discharges, and waivers. Conduct concurrent and retrospective reviews.
2. Conduct quality and clinical study data collection reviews. This includes collaboration of annual psychiatric reports and long-term mental health reviews.
3. Act as a resource for the administrative staff in training, problem solving, and clarifying procedures.
4. Maintain thorough knowledge of Medicaid payer guidelines.
5. Utilize working knowledge of hospital electronic medical record and other information systems.
6. Participate in collaborative training specific to clinical study objectives.
7. Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette.
8. Other activities as may be deemed necessary.
Education and Experience (required skills):
The Contract Employees assigned to perform services under the supervision must possess the following:
1. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or graduate of an approved Registered Professional Nurses training program.
2. A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in an acute care setting, preferably in medical/surgical units or specialty care areas, is required. In addition, candidates should possess one (1) to three (3) years of experience in acute care utilization review, including extensive experience with prior authorization processes.
Minimum Qualifications :
The Contract Employees assigned to perform services under the supervision must possess the following:
1. Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. Rhode Island State license also preferred or willing to obtain Rhode Island licensure upon onboarding.
2. Knowledge and experience with electronic medical records including utilization, quality, and clinical charting.
3. Ability to oversee, problem solve and work collaboratively with peers, medical, analytical, and administrative support staff.
4. Excellent written and verbal skills.
5. Ability to work independently with little supervision.
6. Ability and desire to be flexible, innovative, and creative.
Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week between 7am-5:30pm EST.
Will be 9am-5pm for training
Pay: $42-52/hr
