RN Utilization Management

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is seeking an experienced Utilization Management Nurse to perform clinical reviews for prior approvals, network exceptions, and benefit inquiries. The role evaluates medical necessity using evidence-based criteria and contributes to cost containment and quality of care.

The position requires a RN license in good standing, a BSN preferred, and at least four years of clinical nursing experience in medical-surgical, ICU, or related areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license active in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Minimum four years of clinical nursing experience in medical-surgical, surgical, ICU or critical care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare providers and internal staff to promote quality of care, cost effectiveness, accessibility and appropriateness of service levels.
• Conducts and monitors clinical review cases to ensure medical necessity of inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic procedures, out-of-network services, and surgery; documents all relevant information and prioritizes requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices nursing within licensure scope and adheres to policies, procedures, URAC standards and state regulations; makes decisions based on facts and evidence.
• Promotes evidence-based care to support cost containment and quality.

Skills

Active Listening

Analytical Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Educational Development

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Oral Communications

Problem Sensitivity

Sound Judgment

Team Development

Time Management

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

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Job Summary

Utilization Management Nurse performs clinical review of prior approvals, network exceptions, benefit inquiries, inpatient medical/surgical admissions and outpatient procedures for providers, and/or other contracted lines of business. This role assesses and evaluates the efficiency and appropriateness of services for medical necessity through interpretation and review with evidenced-based criteria, clinical guidelines, corporate guidelines and policies and mandates and standards. Incumbent also facilitates and promotes appropriate care and quality toward cost effective and cost containment measures based on evidence.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active, current, unrestricted and recognized in the relevant jurisdiction, state license in good standing in the state(s) where job duties are performed required.

Experience

• Minimum four (4) years' clinical practice nursing experience in at least one of the following areas: medical-surgical nursing, surgical nursing, intensive care or critical care nursing.
• Experience in utilization management and/or medical review preferred.

Essential Skils & Abilities

• Oral & Written Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Proficiency using basic computer skills in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, including the ability to navigate multiple systems and keyboarding.
• Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing judgments through critical thinking.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to interpret complex documentation.
• Ability to work independently.

Location

Work from home within Arkansas, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, North Dakota, or Minnesota. Preference will be given to current employees and candidates who reside in Arkansas, Utah, Idaho, and North Dakota.

Skills

• Active Listening
• Analytical Decision Making
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Educational Development
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Word
• Oral Communications
• Problem Sensitivity
• Sound Judgment
• Team Development
• Time Management
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare providers and internal staff to promote quality of care, cost effectiveness, accessibility and appropriateness of service levels.
• Conducts and monitors clinical review cases to ensure medical necessity of inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic procedures, out-of-network services, and surgery; documenting all relevant and specific information; and screens, prioritizes and organizes determination requests according to mandates and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices nursing within the scope of licensure and adheres to policies, procedures, regulations, URAC standards and individual state regulations; making decisions based on facts and evidence to ensure compliance, appropriate level of care, and patient safety.
• Promotes appropriate care and quality toward cost effective and cost containment measures based on evidence.
• Remains current with up-to-date medical and surgical procedures, products, healthcare services and drugs, general trends in health care delivery; and enterprise procedures, policies and contracts.
• Works incoming and outbound calls and/or queues from multiple sources within mandated requirements proactively and effectively.

Certifications

Hiring Range
$66,260.00 - $84,030.00

Security Requirements

This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.

Segregation of Duties

Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.

Employment Type

Regular

ADA Requirements

2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job.