California Preferred
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Job
Summary
Molina Healthcare
Services (HCS) works with members, providers and multidisciplinary
team members to assess, facilitate, plan and coordinate an
integrated delivery of care across the continuum, including
behavioral health and long-term care, for members with high need
potential. HCS staff work to ensure that patients progress toward
desired outcomes with quality care that is medically appropriate
and cost-effective based on the severity of illness and the site of
service.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
Oversees an integrated Care Access and
Monitoring team responsible for prior authorizations,
inpatient / outpatient medical necessity / utilization review, and / or
other utilization management activities aimed at providing Molina
Healthcare members with the right care at the right place at the
right time.
Functions as a hands-on
supervisor, coordinating and monitoring clinical and non-clinical
team activities to facilitate integrated, proactive utilization
management, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting
standards.
Manages and evaluates team members
provides coaching, counseling, employee development, and
recognition; and assists with selection, orientation and mentoring
of new staff.
Performs and promotes
interdepartmental integration and collaboration to enhance the
continuity of care including Behavioral Health and Long-Term Care
for Molina members.
Ensures adequate staffing
and service levels and maintains customer satisfaction by
implementing and monitoring staff productivity and other
performance indicators.
Collates and reports
on Care Access and Monitoring statistics including plan
utilization, staff productivity, cost effective utilization of
services, management of targeted member population, and triage
activities.
Completes staff quality audit
reviews. Evaluates services provided and outcomes achieved and
recommends enhancements / improvements for programs and staff
development to ensure consistent cost effectiveness and compliance
with all state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Maintains professional relationships with provider
community and internal and external customers while identifying
opportunities for improvement.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's
Degree in Nursing preferred.
Required Experience
3+ years clinical nursing
experience.
2+ years utilization management
experience.
Experience demonstrating
leadership skills.
Required License, Certification,
Association
Active,
unrestricted State Registered Nursing (RN) in good
standing.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing, Health Care
Administration, Public Health or related field.
Preferred
Experience
5 years
clinical practice with managed care, hospital nursing or
utilization management experience.
3+ years
supervisory experience in a managed healthcare
environment.
Excellent knowledge of InterQual
/ MCG guidelines and Managed Care (MCO)
Preferred License,
Certification, Association
Active, unrestricted Utilization Management Certification
(CPHM), Certified Professional in Health Care Quality (CPHQ), or
other healthcare or management certification.
Work Schedule M-F,
some weekend and holiday support hours are also
required.
To all current Molina employees : If you are interested in
applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job
listing.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive
benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal
Opportunity Employer (EOE) M / F / D / V.
Pay Range : $76,425 - $149,028 /
ANNUAL
on geographic location, work experience, education and / or skill
level.
Rn Utilization Review • SAN JOSE, CA, US