Applies critical thinking, evidenced based clinical criteria and clinical practice guidelines for services requiring precertification.\n
The majority of the time is spent at a desk and on the phone collecting and reviewing clinical information from providers.\n
Precertification nurses use specific criteria to authorize procedures/services or initiate a Medical Director referral as needed.\n
This position will be working regular business hours with potential for occasional weekend/holiday on-call.\n
Utilizes clinical experience and skills in a collaborative process to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate options to facilitate appropriate healthcare services/benefits for members.\n
Gathers clinical information and applies the appropriate clinical criteria/guideline, policy, procedure and clinical judgment to render coverage determination/recommendation along the continuum of care\n
Communicates with providers and other parties to facilitate care/treatment\n
Identifies members for referral opportunities to integrate with other products, services and/or programs\n
Identifies opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of Healthcare Services and benefit utilization\n
Consults and lends expertise to other internal and external constituents in the coordination and administration of the utilization/benefit management function.\n
Typical office working environment with productivity and quality expectations.
Requirements
Must have active, current, and unrestricted compact RN licensure in state of residence\n
3+ years of clinical experience required\n
1+ years of Microsoft Office Suite experience required\n
Position requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems\n
Ability to work in a fast paced environment\n
Sedentary work involves periods of sitting, talking, listening and computer use\n