Healthcare - Care Review Clinician I

Duration: 3 months

Must align with Molina Healthcare competencies. Able to complete and maintain a daily productivity rate of 15 authorizations a day for concurrent review or 20 authorizations a day for prior authorization. Highly organized. Strong clinical assessment skills. Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication skills in this fast-paced, multidisciplinary settings. Ensuring appropriate care delivery, meeting compliance standards, and facilitating collaboration between healthcare providers. Unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure within Nevada upon hire or within 90 days of starting.

MCG experience required.
Managed Care experienced required.
Minimum of 2 years MCO experience required.
RN licensure required for the role. No other licensure will be accepted.

will require dual monitors & a docking station

After training & onboarding (about 6 weeks) the schedule will be Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm PST

Summary: Works with the Utilization Management team primarily responsible for inpatient medical necessity/utilization review and other utilization management activities aimed at providing Molina Healthcare members with the right care at the right place at the right time. Provides daily review and evaluation of members that require hospitalization and/or procedures providing prior authorizations and/or concurrent review. Assesses services for Molina Members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost effectiveness and compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Essential Functions: • Provides concurrent review and prior authorizations (as needed) according to Molina policy for Molina members as part of the Utilization Management team. • Identifies appropriate benefits, eligibility, and expected length of stay for members requesting treatments and/or procedures. • Participates in interdepartmental integration and collaboration to enhance the continuity of care for Molina members including Behavioral Health and Long Term Care. • Maintains department productivity and quality measures. • Attends regular staff meetings. • Completes assigned work plan objectives and projects on a timely basis. • Maintains professional relationships with provider community and internal and external customers. • Conducts self in a professional manner at all times. • Maintains cooperative and effective workplace relationships and adheres to company Code of Conduct. • Consults with and refers cases to Molina medical directors regularly, as necessary. • Complies with required workplace safety standards. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Demonstrated ability to communicate, problem solve, and work effectively with people. • Excellent organizational skill with the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Knowledge of applicable state, and federal regulations. • Experience with NCQA. • Ability to take initiative and see tasks to completion. • Computer Literate (Microsoft Office Products). • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to abide by Molina's policies. • Ability to maintain attendance to support required quality and quantity of work. • Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). • Skilled at establishing and maintaining positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers and customers. Required Education: Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program. (a combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of Registered Nursing degree). Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical practice. Preferably utilization management. Required Licensure/Certification: Active, unrestricted Nevada State Nursing (RN) license in good standing. Comments for Suppliers: MCG experience required.
Managed Care experienced required.
Minimum of 2 years MCO experience required.
RN licensure required for the role. No other licensure will be accepted.