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Mindlance

Clinical - Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization

Mindlance, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19700

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Job Profile Summary

Position Purpose: Analyzes all prior authorization requests to determine medical necessity of service and appropriate level of care in accordance with national standards, contractual requirements, and a member's benefit coverage. Provides recommendations to the appropriate medical team to promote quality and cost effectiveness of medical care.

Education/Experience: Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 2 - 4 years of related experience.

Clinical knowledge and ability to analyze authorization requests and determine medical necessity of service preferred. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred. Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred.

License/Certification: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required For Health Net of California: RN license required For Superior Health Plan: RN license required

Responsibilities Performs medical necessity and clinical reviews of authorization requests to determine medical appropriateness of care in accordance with regulatory guidelines and criteria

Works with healthcare providers and 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 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

Complies with all policies and standards

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."

Job Profile Summary

Position Purpose: nalyzes all prior authorization requests to determine medical necessity of service and appropriate level of care in accordance with national standards, contractual requirements, and a member's benefit coverage. Provides recommendations to the appropriate medical team to promote quality and cost effectiveness of medical care.

Education/Experience: Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 2 - 4 years of related experience.

Clinical knowledge and ability to analyze authorization requests and determine medical necessity of service preferred. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred. Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred.

License/Certification: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required For Health Net of California: RN license required For Superior Health Plan: RN license required

Responsibilities Performs medical necessity and clinical reviews of authorization requests to determine medical appropriateness of care in accordance with regulatory guidelines and criteri

Works with healthcare providers and 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 medical necessity of care of member

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

ssists 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

ssists 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

Complies with all policies and standards Story Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects Health plan or business unit Team culture Surrounding team & key projects Purpose of this team Reason for the request Motivators for this need ny additional upcoming hiring needs? Small knit team Bi-weekly meeting, works closely together ssist other teams with work Backfilling permanent position

Typical Day in the Role

Daily schedule & OT expectations Typical task breakdown and rhythm Interaction level with team Work environment description Review authorization request that come in for pre service Reach out to providers for information and follow up pproval letters to providers Consider prior authorization for S&P Fast pace independent environment Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition

What makes this role interesting? Points about team culture Competitive market comparison Unique selling points Value added or experience gained Candidate Requirements

Education/Certification

Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 2 - 4 years of related experience. Preferred:

Licensure

Required: .RN, BSN, LPN, compact license Preferred:

Years of experience required Disqualifiers Best vs. average Performance indicators Must haves: Microsoft Office, Data Entry Sense of urgency ccountable

Nice to haves: More than 50 WPM Disqualifiers: No job hopping unless contract work

Performance indicators

: 95% or more of accuracy /2-2.5 authorizations per hour

Top 3 must-have hard skills Level of experience with each Stack-ranked by importance Candidate Review & Selection 1 Utilization Management experience 2 cute care experience 3