Care Review Clinician, Prior Auth (RN)

For this position we are seeking a (RN) Registered Nurse with previous experience in Acute Care, Concurrent Review/ Utilization Review / Utilization Management and knowledge of Interqual / MCG guidelines. COMPACT RN LICENSURE IS PREFERABLE to support multiple states.

Excellent computer skills and attention to detail are very important to multi task between systems, talk with members on the phone, and enter accurate contact notes. Virtual office skills are necessary to be collaborative between team members using MS Teams, videoconference, voice conferencing and email/ chat communications. This is a fast paced position and productivity is important. Home office / private desk area, and high speed internet connectivity required.

WORK HOURS: Sunday thru Thursday OR Tuesday thru Saturday, 5 days / daytime work schedule 8:30AM to 5:30PM, with some holidays.

This department operates 365 days a year and we need staff who can be flexible and willing to work some weekends and holidays. This is a remote position and you may work from home.

Further Details to be discussed during our interview process.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Molina Healthcare Services (HCS) works with members, providers and multidisciplinary team members to assess, facilitate, plan and coordinate an integrated delivery of care across the continuum, including behavioral health and long-term care, for members with high need potential. HCS staff work to ensure that patients progress toward desired outcomes with quality care that is medically appropriate and cost-effective based on the severity of illness and the site of service.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Assesses services for members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost effectiveness and compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Analyzes clinical service requests from members or providers against evidence based clinical guidelines.
• Identifies appropriate benefits and eligibility for requested treatments and/or procedures.
• Conducts prior authorization reviews to determine financial responsibility for Molina Healthcare and its members.
• Processes requests within required timelines.
• Refers appropriate prior authorization requests to Medical Directors.
• Requests additional information from members or providers in consistent and efficient manner.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other clinical programs.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to promote Molina Care Model
• Adheres to UM policies and procedures.
• Occasional travel to other Molina offices or hospitals as requested, may be required. This can vary based on the individual State Plan.
• Must be able to travel within applicable state or locality with reliable transportation as required for internal meetings.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education

Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN).

Required Experience

1-3 years of hospital or medical clinic experience.

Required License, Certification, Association

Active, unrestricted State Registered Nursing (RN) license in good standing.

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.