Utilization Review Nurse

About the role

You will perform frequent case reviews, check medical records and speak with care providers regarding treatment as needed. You will make recommendations regarding the appropriateness of care for identified diagnoses based on the research results for those conditions. You will report into the Supervisor, Utilization Review. Work Location: This is a remote position, open to candidates who reside in: Arizona; Florida; Georgia; Illinois; Iowa; Kansas; Michigan; Missouri; Nebraska; New Jersey; North Carolina; Ohio; Oklahoma; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; or Virginia. While your daily work will be completed from your home office, occasional travel may be required for team meetings and company events. Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is: $35.00 - $45.94 per hour. You are also eligible for employee benefits and monthly vacation accrual at a rate of 15 days per year.

Responsibilities

• Complete medical necessity reviews and level of care reviews for requested services using clinical judgment and Oscar Clinical Guidelines, Milliman Care Guidelines
• Obtain the information necessary (via telephone and fax) to assess a member's clinical condition, and apply the appropriate evidence-based guidelines
• Meet required decision-making SLAs
• Refer members for further care engagement when needed
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN licensure from the United States in [state], OR, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Associate Degree - Nursing or Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing Or Successful completion of Diploma Program in Practical Nursing of Accredited School of Nursing
• Ability to obtain additional state licenses to meet business needs
• 1+ year of utilization review experience in a managed care setting
• Strong experience utilizating MCG (Milliman Care Gudielines)
• 1+ years of clinical experience (including at least 1+ year clinical practice in an acute care setting, i.e., ER or hospital)
• Bonus points:
• BSN
• Previous experience conducting concurrent or inpatient reviews for a managed care plan
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Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Utilization Review Nurse to join our Utilization Review team.

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