UM Review Nurse

Astrana Health, Inc.

$70K — $97K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active LVN license in California
  • 1+ years of outpatient Utilization Management experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative abilities with various leadership levels

Responsibilities

  • Review prior authorizations for outpatient medical services
  • Refer complex cases to Medical Directors when necessary
  • Stay updated on state and federal healthcare regulations
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies
  • Perform additional tasks as required

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility for California-based nurses
  • Standard working hours (M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM)
  • Opportunity for potential hybrid work arrangement within 30 miles of the office location
Full Job Description
UM Review Nurse

Department: HS - UM

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 600 City Parkway West 10th Floor, Orange, CA 92868

Reporting To: Brenda Fresnares

Compensation: $34.00 - $47.00 / hour

Description

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 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.

What You'll Do
  • 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


Qualifications
  • Active and unrestricted LVN license in CA.
  • At least 1 years of outpatient UM experience
  • Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook

You'll be Great for this Role If:
  • At least 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


Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions
  • This is a remote position. Our office is located at 1600 Corporate Center Drive in Monterey Park, CA. Candidates who live within a 30 mile radius of the office may be expected to work hybrid.
  • The schedule is M-F 8 A - 5 P.
  • The national target pay range for this role is $34.00 - $47.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on job level, geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information:
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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