Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization
BC Forward

Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization

BC Forward is looking for Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization (Remote Work) in Indiana

Position Title: Clinical Review Nurse - Prior Authorization (Remote Work)

Locations: Remote IN (Local to Indiana)

Anticipated Start Date: 11/18

Expected Duration: 2 months

Job Type: Contract with Possible extension

Shift: 8 am - 5 pm EST

Pay Rate: $45.00/hr on W2.

Need: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required with Previous Authorizations Experience.

Job Description:

Position Purpose:
Analyzes all prior authorization requests to determine medical necessity of service and appropriate level of care in accordance with national standards, contractual requirements, and a member's benefit coverage. Provides recommendations to the appropriate medical team to promote quality and cost effectiveness of medical care.

Review prior authorizations for medical necessity.
Metrics for nurse should be 4 cases per hour

Required Skills/Experience:
Strong Medical background/Knowledge
Computer skills MUST HAVE

Preferred Skills:
Prior authorization experience
Concurrent review experience

Software Skills Required: Microsoft Office programs, EMR

Education/Experience:
Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelors degree in Nursing and 2 - 4 years of related experience.

Clinical knowledge and ability to analyze authorization requests and determine medical necessity of service preferred.
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred.
Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred.

License/Certification:
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure requiredPerforms medical necessity and clinical reviews of authorization requests to determine medical appropriateness of care in accordance with regulatory guidelines and criteria

Works with healthcare providers and authorization team to ensure timely review of services and/or requests to ensure members receive authorized care

Coordinates as appropriate with healthcare providers and interdepartmental teams, to assess medical necessity of care of member

Escalates prior authorization requests to Medical Directors as appropriate to determine appropriateness of care

Assists with service authorization requests for a members transfer or discharge plans to ensure a timely discharge between levels of care and facilities

Collects, documents, and maintains all members clinical information in health management systems to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines

Assists with providing education to providers and/or interdepartmental teams on utilization processes to promote high quality and cost-effective medical care to members

Provides feedback on opportunities to improve the authorization review process for members
Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230825 when responding to this ad.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Contractor

Location
Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)

Job Type
Health Care

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
10/28/2024