RN Utilization Management Coordinator - Remote (WI)

Network Health; Menasha (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Health in Wisconsin is seeking an RN Coordinator for Utilization Management to review authorization requests for medical necessity and benefit eligibility. You will apply guidelines and determine authorization decisions.

The role requires a Wisconsin RN license, an associate degree (bachelor preferred), at least four years clinical experience, and collaboration with multiple departments. Training occurs in Menasha, with occasional travel to the corporate office; remote work may be

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse licensure in Wisconsin required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing, required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years clinical health care experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Experience in insurance, managed care and utilization management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process prior authorization requests/referrals submitted from contracted and non-contracted providers.
• Follow Network Health process, policies, and procedures in authorization review of all membership on a pre-service, concurrent and post-service basis. This process includes verifying eligibility and benefits, as well as documenting all utilization management communication.
• Provide education regarding utilization management activities and processes to members, caregivers, providers, and their administrative staff.
• Participate in Utilization Management auditing (i.e. Utilization Management Inter-reviewer reliability and denial files).
• Refer all members with complex health problems and needs to Network Health Case Management to reduce medical costs while providing a higher quality of life and an ability to take charge of their diseases.
• Collaborate with other NH departments to develop interdepartmental operational processes.
• Support Utilization Management department programs and goals through active participation.
• Identify and screen candidates for Case Management intervention and determines appropriate level of care from Utilization Management criteria.
• Complete assessments and plans of care including need for medication regime, treatment plans, practitioner follow-up appointments, knowledge of red flags, disease management, Advance Directives, life planning, and self-management of illness to the best of member ability.
• Evaluate cases for cost savings/quality improvement potential.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Network Health in Wisconsin is seeking an RN Coordinator for Utilization Management to review authorization requests for medical necessity and benefit eligibility. You will apply guidelines and determine authorization decisions.

The role requires a Wisconsin RN license, an associate degree (bachelor preferred), at least four years clinical experience, and collaboration with multiple departments. Training occurs in Menasha, with occasional travel to the corporate office; remote work may be