Prior Authorization RN - Tuesday to Saturday Schedule - Telecommute

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Lexington
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Are you ready for your next challenge? Discover it here at UnitedHealthcare and help us reinvent the health system. This can be your opportunity to take on a role that helps us offer a higher level of care than you'll find anywhere else. Put your skills and talents to work in an effort that is seriously shaping the way health care services are delivered. You will discuss cases with treating physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure our members receive the proper health services. You will be required to maintain communication with acute long-term care, acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facilities in order to help patients through their care plan. This is an exciting opportunity at a truly inspired organization. Join us. This can be the start of -your life's best work.(sm) - This role will be performing outpatient clinical coverage review services, which require interpretation of state and federal mandates, applicable benefit language, and consideration of relevant clinical information for DME (durable medical equipment). - This role will be required to work the following schedule: - Tuesday to Saturday: 8:30am to 5:00pm (in your time zone). - You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Function as a member of a self-directed team to meet specific individual and team performance metrics
Ability to communicate in writing and verbally, all types of benefit determinations including decisions regarding coverage guidelines, contractual limitations and reimbursement determinations
Telephonic discussion with health care providers and / or members to explain benefit coverage determinations and to obtain additional clinical information
Acts as a resource for others with less experience
Work independently and collaborating with Medical Directors and non-clinical partners
Adapt to a highly changing environment and a heavy case load
Required Qualifications: A current unrestricted Compact State RN license in the state of residecy
3+ years as a Registered Nurse (RN)
3+ years of RN clinical experience in a hospital inpatient/acute care setting
Demonstrate a proficiency in computer skills - Windows, Instant Messaging, Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook
Exemplary clinical documentation skills; critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Must dedicated, distraction-free, space for home office
Access to install secure high-speed internet (minimum speed 1.5 download mps & 1 upload mps) via cable / DSL in home (wireless / cell phone provider, satellite, microwave, etc. does NOT meet this requirement)
Ability to work the schedule of Tuesday - Saturday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
Broad range of nursing experience - med surg, ICU, ER
Background involving utilization review for an insurance company or experience in case management
Experience with DME (durable medical equipment)
Experienced in Medicare, Medicaid and CMS guidelines and regulations
Familiarity with Milliman Care Guidelines or InterQual
Experience in medical necessity review, medical record review, medical record audits
Experienced in collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals
Knowledge of ICD 10 and CPT coding
The ability to work seamlessly and independently in multiple computer platforms
The ability to be flexible and willing to adapt to an ever-changing environment
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients, and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state, and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
Careers with Optum. - Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do - your life's best work.(sm) Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $53,300 -to $95,100. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $58,800 to $104,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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