UM Nurse Coordinator (RN)

Yoh,-A-Day-; Fairfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly pay

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking an Utilization Management Nurse Coordinator (RN) for a remote contract opportunity based in Fairfield/Redding, CA. Training is onsite for 3 weeks, then remote with regular weekday hours and one weekend per month.

The role emphasizes reviewing outpatient authorizations, assessing medical necessity, and ensuring compliance with CMS/NCQA guidelines while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Active/unrestricted Registered Nurse license in California.
• Experience in Utilization Management, Prior Authorization, Case Management, or Managed Care.
• Familiarity with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health plan guidelines.
• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience reviewing outpatient authorizations and medical necessity determinations.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient authorization requests using InterQual and guidelines.
• Evaluate medical necessity, treatment appropriateness, and benefit coverage.
• Analyze clinical documentation submitted by providers and facilities.
• Approve services within RN authority levels; refer complex cases to Medical Directors as needed.
• Communicate with providers to obtain additional clinical information.
• Ensure CMS, NCQA, DHCS, state/federal health plan regulations compliance.
• Document review findings in the UM system.
• Meet turnaround time requirements for authorization decisions.
• Participate in quality improvement and audit activities.
• Collaborate with Case Management, Care Coordination, Disease Management, and Provider Relations teams.

Skills

RN license (CA)

Utilization Management

Prior Authorization

Case Management

Managed Care

CMS/Medicare knowledge

Tools

InterQual

Job description

Utilization Management Nurse Coordinator (RN)

needed for a temporary 6+ month, remote contract opportunity with Yoh’s managed care health plan client based out of Fairfield & Redding, CA. Anticipating to be temporary for at least 6 months with potential for temp-to-hire. Multiple openings available!

Training will be onsite (in either Fairfield or Redding) for the first 3 weeks and then will transition to fully remote.

Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm with one weekend per month.

Utilize your clinical expertise to support quality, cost‑effective healthcare in a fully remote managed care setting. The UM RN Nurse Coordinator reviews outpatient authorization requests, assesses medical necessity, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and helps ensure members receive the right care at the right time while maintaining compliance with regulatory and health plan guidelines.

Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Active/unrestricted Registered Nurse license in California
• Experience in Utilization Management, Prior Authorization, Case Management, or Managed Care
• Familiarity with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health plan guidelines
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative, and commitment
• Solid critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, member‑service oriented environment

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Review outpatient authorization requests using InterQual and established clinical guidelines
• Evaluate medical necessity, appropriateness of treatment, and benefit coverage requirements
• Analyze clinical documentation submitted by providers and facilities
• Approve services within designated RN authority levels and refer complex cases to Medical Directors as needed
• Communicate with providers to obtain additional clinical information required for determinations
• Ensure compliance with CMS, NCQA, DHCS, state, federal, and health plan regulations
• Accurately document review findings in the utilization management system
• Meet turnaround time requirements for authorization decisions
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audit activities
• Collaborate with Case Management, Care Coordination, Disease Management, and Provider Relations teams

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• Must be able to work Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with one weekend per month
• At least 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience
• Experience reviewing outpatient authorizations and medical necessity determinations.
• Strong understanding of CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial health plan regulations.

What’s In It For You?

• Great work-life balance with this being 100% remote and primarily Mon‑Fri
• Work at a company that focuses on mission‑driven work with real community impact
• Foot in the door at a company with strong name recognition in Bay Area healthcare
• Competitive compensation with weekly direct deposit every Friday

Estimated Min Rate: $55.00

Estimated Max Rate: $55.00

What’s In It for You?

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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