Utilization Review Nurse I

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose:
The Utilization Review Nurse I provides first level clinical review for all outpatient and ancillary services requiring authorization. Utilizes decision-making and critical-thinking skills in the review and determination of coverage for medically necessary health care services. Answers Utilization Management directed telephone calls; managing them in a professional and competent manner. Processes all prior authorizations to completion utilizing appropriate review criteria. Identifies and refers all potential quality issues to the Clinical Quality Management Department, and suspected fraud and abuse cases to Program Integrity. Acts as liaison between the TRICARE beneficiary and the Network Provider.

• Provides first level RN review for all outpatient and ancillary prior authorization requests for medical appropriateness and medical necessity using appropriate criteria, referring those requests that fail review to the medical director for second level review and determination.
• Completes data entry and correspondence as necessary for each review.
• Conducts rate negotiation with non-network providers, utilizing appropriate CMAC, DRG, HCPC reimbursement methodologies.
• Documents rate negotiation accurately for proper claims adjudication.
• Acts as liaison between the TRICARE beneficiary and the provider, facility and the MTF to utilize appropriate and cost effective medical resources within the direct care and purchased care system.
• Identifies and refers potential cases to Disease Management, Case Management, Demand Management and Transitional Care.
• Refers all potential quality issues and grievances to Clinical Quality Management and suspected fraud and abuse to Program Integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience:
Graduate of Nursing program; BSN desired or Graduate in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Social Work. Three years clinical experience in a health care environment; managed care experience desired.

NYS RN license & NYS Driver's License Required

For Fidelis Care only: NYS RN, OT or PT license required
 

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act