Ensuring appropriate, consistent administration of plan benefits by reviewing clinical information and assessing medical necessity under relevant guidelines and/or medical policies
Confirming medical services are appropriate based on assigned benefit plan, medical policies, clinical guidelines, plan benefits, and/or scripted algorithms
Handling less complex benefit plans and/or contracts
Conducting and may approve precertification, concurrent, retrospective, out-of-network, and/or appropriateness of treatment setting reviews by assessing clinical information against appropriate medical policies, clinical guidelines, and the relevant benefit plan/contract
Referring complex or non-routine reviews to more senior nurses and/or Medical Directors
Requirements
Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent
Requires a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and/or utilization review experience
Current active, valid and unrestricted LPN/LVN or RN license and/or certification to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in applicable state(s) or territory of the United States required
Multi-state licensure is required if providing services in multiple states