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Spectraforce Technologies

Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization

Spectraforce Technologies, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Position Title:

Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization

Work Location:

Remote: WA / OR (PST Time Zone). WA can have a compact state license. OR is not a compact state, so they will have to have an OR license or be willing to get one.

Assignment Duration:

3 months

Work Schedule:

Shift: Tues- Saturday 8 am- 5 pm EST; no OT expectations Position Summary:

Performs medical necessity and clinical reviews of authorization requests to determine the medical appropriateness of care in accordance with regulatory guidelines and criteria Key Responsibilities: Works with healthcare providers and the authorization team to ensure timely review of services and/or requests to ensure members receive authorized care

Coordinates as appropriate with healthcare providers and interdepartmental teams, to assess the medical necessity of care of member

Escalates prior authorization requests to Medical Directors as appropriate to determine appropriateness of care

Assists with service authorization requests for a member's transfer or discharge plans to ensure a timely discharge between levels of care and facilities

Collects, documents, and maintains all member's clinical information in health management systems to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines

Assists with providing education to providers and/or interdepartmental teams on utilization processes to promote high quality and cost-effective medical care to members

Provides feedback on opportunities to improve the authorization review process for members

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification & Experience: Candidate Requirements- LPN/RN in Nursing; Must have at least 2 years prior experience in Prior Authorization with an Insurance company

Education/Certification Required: LPN/AS RN Preferred: RN

Licensure Required: i.e. RN, LPN Preferred:

Years of experience required

Disqualifiers

Best vs. average

Performance indicators

Must haves: 2 years experience with PA or IP auth reviews

Nice to haves: Previous experience with prior auth

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Performance indicators: Up to 20 auth reviews per day

Top 3 must-have hard skills

Level of experience with each

Stack-ranked by importance

Candidate Review & Selection Willingness to learn the WA / OR Medicaid Plan Prior Auth Review

Must be a team player that works well independently

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule of 1 weekend a month, a few holidays per year