Clinical Reviewer, Nurse -9am -6pm PST

Evolent; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions company is looking for a Nurse Reviewer in Salem, Oregon. The role involves performing precertification and prior approvals while advocating for patient care. Applicants should have a valid RN or LPN license and experience in clinical patient care. This opportunity offers a salary of $32–$37 per hour and a supportive work environment emphasizing work/life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Work/life balance

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of direct clinical patient care.
• Minimum of one year of experience with medical management activities in a managed care environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform utilization review of outpatient procedures and ancillary services.
• Determine medical necessity and appropriateness of services.
• Accurately document all review determinations.
• Collaborate with health care delivery teams.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license

Job description

About Evolent

Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care, we seek to connect the pieces of fragmented health care system and ensure people get the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Evolent employees enjoy work/life balance, the flexibility to suit their work to their lives, and autonomy they need to get things done. We believe that people do their best work when they're supported to live their best lives, and when they feel welcome to bring their whole selves to work. That’s one reason why diversity and inclusion are core to our business.

Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Nurse Reviewer is responsible for performing precertification and prior approvals. Tasks are performed within the RN/LVN/LPN scope of practice, under Medical Director direction, using independent nursing judgement and decision‑making, physician‑developed medical policies, and clinical decision‑making criteria sets. Acts as a member advocate by expediting the care process through the continuum, working in concert with the health care delivery team to maintain high quality and cost effective care delivery.

• Performs utilization review of outpatient procedures and ancillary services.
• Fulfills on call requirements for selected clients as scheduled.
• Determines medical necessity and appropriateness of services using clinical review criteria.
• Accurately documents all review determinations and contacts providers and members according to established timeframes.
• Appropriately identifies and refers cases that do not meet established clinical criteria to the Medical Director.
• Appropriately identifies and refers quality issues to UM Leadership.
• Appropriately identifies potential cases for Care Management programs.
• Collaborates with physicians and other providers to facilitate provision of services throughout the health care continuum.
• Performs accurate data entry.
• Communicates appropriate information to other staff members as necessary/required.
• Participates in continuing education initiatives.
• Collaborates with Claims, Quality Management and Provider Relations Departments as requested.
• Availability on some weekends and holidays may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Experience You’ll Need (Required)

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with a current, unrestricted license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of direct clinical patient care.
• Minimum of one year of experience with medical management activities in a managed care environment.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM PST, with weekend and holiday rotation required.

Finishing Touches (Preferred)

• Experience with clinical decision‑making criteria sets (i.e. Milliman, InterQual).
• UM Experience.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Possess basic computer skills.

Additional Hiring Information

To ensure a secure hiring process we have implemented several identity verification steps, including submission of a government issued photo ID. We conduct identity verification during interviews, and final interviews may require onsite attendance. All candidates must complete a comprehensive background check, in‑person I‑9 verification, and may be subject to drug screening prior to employment. The use of artificial intelligence tools during interviews is prohibited and monitored. Misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.

Technical Requirements

We require that all employees have the following technical capability at their home: High speed internet over 10 Mbps and, specifically for all call center employees, the ability to plug in directly to the home internet router. These at‑home technical requirements are subject to change with any scheduled re‑opening of our office locations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Evolent is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact [e-mail] for further assistance.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary/wage range for this position is $32–$37/hr. This position is also eligible for a bonus component that would be dependent on pre‑defined performance factors. As part of our total compensation package, Evolent is proud to offer comprehensive benefits (including health insurance benefits) to qualifying employees. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts.

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