Utilizes clinical experience and skills to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate options to facilitate appropriate healthcare services/benefits for members
Gathers clinical information and applies clinical criteria/guideline, policy, procedure and clinical judgment to render coverage determination/recommendation along the continuum of care
Communicates with providers and other parties to facilitate care/treatment
Identifies members for referral opportunities to integrate with other products, services and/or programs
Identifies opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of Healthcare Services and benefit utilization
Consults and lends expertise to other internal and external constituents in the coordination and administration of the utilization/benefit management function
Sedentary work involving periods of sitting, talking, listening; ability to perform close inspection of documents and PC monitor
Requirements
2+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse in adult acute care/critical care setting
Active current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of residence
Utilization Management is a 24/7 operation and work schedules will include weekends, holidays, and evening hours
2+ years of clinical experience in med surg or specialty area (preferred)
Managed Care experience preferred, especially Utilization Management
Proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to multitask, prioritize and adapt to a fast paced changing environment