Utilization Review Nurse - Urgent Concurrent

Medica; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit health organization is seeking a Remote Utilization Review Nurse. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree, an active RN license, and 5 years of clinical experience. The role involves reviewing prior authorization requests and analyzing trends for policy recommendations. The compensation range is $68,800 - $103,215 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous PTO and Holidays

401K contributions

Paid volunteer time off

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical experience beyond degree.
• Active, unrestricted RN license required.
• Previous utilization management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and document prior authorization requests.
• Analyze trends and recommend policy revisions.
• Interface with members, providers, and case managers.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Ability to think critically

Detail-oriented

Strong organization skills

Technology-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.

We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration — because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm, and every member feels valued.

Medica’s Utilization Review Nurses are responsible for reviewing and documenting prior authorization requests and member case history in compliance with policies and procedures for approval of member coverage.

Medica’s Utilization Review Nurses are also responsible for the analysis of trends through feedback, which may be identified through the review of cases, and for addressing these issues by recommending revision of medical policies and utilization management and/or clinical appeals policies.

Utilization review activities require interfacing with members, providers, clinics, medical directors, intake staff, case managers and other departments internally within Medica. This role requires attention to detail and use of clinical judgment to determine outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned. LPN or RN Required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
• 5 years of clinical experience beyond degree
• Active, unrestricted RN license

Certifications/Licensure

• Active, unrestricted LPN or RN license

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous utilization management experience
• Clinical/hospital experience will also be considered

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated clinical assessment skills with the ability to think critically and make evidence-based decisions
• Self-motivated, autonomous worker with the ability to work independently but also collaboratively within a team environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills
• Technology-savvy; ability to work within multiple computer applications

This position is a Remote role. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have a primary home address located within any state where Medica is registered as an employer - AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI.

The full salary grade for this position is $68,800 - $118,000. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $68,800 - $103,215. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica’s compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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