Pre-Authorization Nurse

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The Pre-Authorization Nurse reviews prior authorization requests for appropriate care and setting, following guidelines and policies, and approves services or forward requests to the appropriate stakeholder. The Pre-Authorization Nurse work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

The Pre-Authorization Nurse completes medical necessity and level of care reviews for requested services using clinical judgment, and refers to internal stakeholders for review depending on case findings. Educates providers on utilization and medical management processes. Enters and maintains pertinent clinical information in various medical management systems. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of RN experience
• Active RN license in the state of Louisiana
• Ability to be licensed in multiple states without restrictions
• Must be able to work

: Mon-Fri, Tues-Sat. and Sun- Thurs roles for 8 hour shifts.

• Proficient with MS Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work independently under general instructions and with a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Health Plan experience working with large carriers
• Previous Medicare/Medicaid experience
• Previous experience in utilization management, case management, discharge planning and/or home health or rehab
• Experience working with MCG or Interqual guidelines

Additional Information

• Work Schedule:

This position operates on an 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time (CT) schedule. Regular workdays are not limited to Monday through Friday and include weekend coverage. Hiring for Mon-Fri, Tues-Sat. and Sun- Thurs roles for 8 hour shifts.

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

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$71,100 - $97,800 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

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