Care Review Clinician (RN)

California resident preferred. Candidates who do not live in California must work Pacific daytime hours. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Provides support for clinical member services review assessment processes. Responsible for verifying that services are medically necessary and align with established clinical guidelines, insurance policies, and regulations - ensuring members reach desired outcomes through integrated delivery of care across the continuum. Contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care. Essential Job Duties

• Assesses services for members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost-effectiveness and compliance with all state / federal regulations and guidelines.
• Analyzes clinical service requests from members or providers against evidence based clinical guidelines.
• Identifies appropriate benefits, eligibility and expected length of stay for requested treatments and / or procedures.
• Conducts reviews to determine prior authorization / financial responsibility for Molina and its members.
• Processes requests within required timelines.
• Refers appropriate cases to medical directors (MDs) and presents them in a consistent and efficient manner.
• Requests additional information from members or providers as needed.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other clinical programs.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to promote the Molina care model.
• Adheres to utilization management (UM) policies and procedures. Required Qualifications
• At least 2 years experience, including experience in hospital acute care, inpatient review, prior authorization, managed care, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite / applicable software program(s) proficiency. Preferred Experience Previous experience in Hospital Acute Care, ER or ICU, Prior Auth, Utilization Review / Utilization Management and knowledge of Interqual / MCG guidelines. Preferred License, Certification, Association Active, unrestricted Utilization Management Certification (CPHM). CALIFORNIA State Specific Requirements : Must be licensed currently for the state of California. California is not a compact state. WORK SCHEDULE : Mon - Fri / Sun - Thurs / Tues - Sat shift will rotate with some weekends and holidays. Training will be held Mon - Fri To all current Molina employees : If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M / F / D / V Pay Range : $30.37 - $59.21 / HOURLY
• Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and / or skill level.