Nurse Liaison I - Utilization Management & Quality Review - Remote

HCSC Group; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

HCSC is seeking a Nurse Reviewer/Clinical Reviewer to ensure utilization management and quality review functions meet regulatory standards. The role requires an unrestricted RN license, 3 years clinical experience with 2 years in utilization review, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Travel including overnight stays may be required; sponsorship is not available. The position is remote and nationwide within the United States, with compensation between $69,800 and $125,900 per year

Qualifications

• Unrestricted RN license and active practice eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience, with 2 years in utilization review or quality assurance.
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of UM/QR processes.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and willingness to travel, including overnight stays.
• Knowledge of managed care principles.

Skills

RN license

Clinical experience

Utilization review

Quality assurance

Medicare knowledge

Analytical communication

Willingness to travel

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with Utilization Management (UM) and Quality Review (QR) functions performed by the health plan. The role supports clinical review activities requiring 5+ years of experience as a Nurse Reviewer or Clinical Reviewer. Responsibilities include assisting with benefit determinations, medical necessity reviews, benefit terminations, and process improvements while ensuring clinically sound and well-documented coverage decisions and compliance.

Required Job Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with an unrestricted license.
• 3 years clinical experience with 2 years' experience in utilization review, quality assurance, or statistical research.
• Clinical knowledge, knowledge of the UM/QR process, and knowledge of managed care principles.
• Analytical, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Current Illinois driver's license.
• Able and willing to travel, including overnight stays.

Preferred Job Requirements

• 5+ years of Medicare Review and Medicare Advantage Health Plan experience.
• 4+ years of experience as a Nurse Reviewer, Clinical Reviewer, or similar clinical review role.
• Strong prior authorization experience within a Medicare Advantage or managed care environment.
• Exceptional clinical knowledge combined with a strong understanding of health plan operations and utilization management processes.
• Extensive clinical decision-making experience with the ability to independently evaluate medical necessity and coverage determinations.
• Experience serving as the final clinical reviewer prior to denial determination, ensuring decisions are clinically sound and supported by documentation.
• Demonstrated experience developing clear, comprehensive clinical write-ups to support authorization and denial decisions.

Sponsorship is not available

This is a remote role

Compensation: $69,800.00 - $125,900.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.