Elevance Health • Memphis, TN 38111
Job #2693628061
Nurse Reviewer I
Location: Within 50 miles of a pulse point in the following states:
California
Colorado
Nevada
Tennessee
Shift : An 8 hour shift between the hours of 7 am - 6 pm C ST
The Nurse Reviewer I is responsible for conducting preauthorization, out of network and appropriateness of treatment reviews for diagnostic imaging services by utilizing appropriate policies, clinical and department guidelines. Collaborates with healthcare providers, and members to promote the most appropriate, highest quality and effective use of diagnostic imaging to ensure quality member outcomes, and to optimize member benefits. Works on reviews that are routine having limited or no previous medical review experience requiring guidance by more senior colleagues and/or management. Partners with more senior colleagues to complete non-routine reviews. Through work experience and mentoring learns to conduct medical necessity clinical screenings of preauthorization request to assess assessing the medical necessity of diagnostic imaging procedures, out of network services, and appropriateness of treatment.
How you will make an impact:
Conducts initial medical necessity clinical screening and determines if initial clinical information presented meets medical necessity criteria or requires additional medical necessity review.
Conducts initial medical necessity review of exception preauthorization requests for services requested outside of the client health plan network.
Notifies ordering physician or rendering service provider office of the preauthorization determination decision.
Follows-up to obtain additional clinical information.
Ensures proper documentation, provider communication, and telephone service per department standards and performance metrics.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires AS in nursing and minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience in an ambulatory or hospital setting or minimum of 1 year of prior utilization management, medical management and/or quality management, and/or call center experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Current unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s) required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
Familiarity with Utilization Management Guidelines, ICD-10
Previous utilization and/or quality management and/or call center experience preferred.
The ability to multi-task and toggle between multiple screens while on a call is preferred.
Home healthcare experience preferred.
** For candidates working in person or remotely in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $30.74 to $55.32
Locations : California; Colorado and Nevada
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
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