Care Review Clinician- Inpatient Utilization Review (RN-CA License)
JOB DESCRIPTION Job SummaryProvides support for clinical member services review assessment processes. Responsible for verifying that services are medically necessary and align with established clinical guidelines, insurance policies, and regulations - ensuring members reach desired outcomes through integrated delivery of care across the continuum. Contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care. Essential Job Duties
- Assesses services for members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost-effectiveness and compliance with all state/federal regulations and guidelines.
- Analyzes clinical service requests from members or providers against evidence based clinical guidelines.
- Identifies appropriate benefits, eligibility and expected length of stay for requested treatments and/or procedures.
- Conducts reviews to determine prior authorization/financial responsibility for Molina and its members.
- Processes requests within required timelines.
- Refers appropriate cases to medical directors (MDs) and presents them in a consistent and efficient manner.
- Requests additional information from members or providers as needed.
- Makes appropriate referrals to other clinical programs.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to promote the Molina care model.
- Adheres to utilization management (UM) policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years experience, including experience in hospital acute care, inpatient review, prior authorization, managed care, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Registered Nurse (RN). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM).
- Recent hospital experience in an intensive care unit (ICU) or emergency room.
MCG experience. To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V Pay Range: $30.37 - $59.21 / HOURLY
- Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
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