LPN Care Review Clinician, Prior Authorization based in WA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

The LPN Care Review Clinician 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.

This position will be supporting our Washington State Plan. We are seeking a candidate with a WA state LPN licensure. Candidates with case management, Utilization Management (UM), and direct managed care experience are highly preferred. Further details to be discussed during our interview process.

Work hours : Monday- Friday 8 : 00am- 5 : 00pm PST including rotational Weekend / Holiday coverage

Requires WA LPN licensure

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 cases 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

Preferred Qualifications

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 : $24 - $53.83 / HOURLY