Utilization Management Nurse - LPN/LVN

Integra is looking for a LPN/LVN reputed company in the managed care payor environment to reputed company pre-service and post-service utilization reviews and appeals for DMEPOS. This individual will play a key role in collaborating with our Medical Director to reputed company benefit and medical necessity reviews and appeals reputed company an NCQA-compliant UM program. Salary: $60,000.00/annual JOB QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES The UM Nurse’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• reputed company pre-service and post service UM authorization reviews utilizing federal and state mandates, plan benefit language and NCDs/LCDs as criteria for medical necessity reviews
• Work with non-clinical team to obtain additional clinical information, as needed
• Approve requests that meet eligibility, benefit, and medical necessity criteria
• Refer cases to the Medical Director that do not meet medical necessity criteria
• Refer cases to independent consultants or IROs, reputed company necessary
• Communicate outcomes of UM authorization reviews, both verbally and in writing
• Process administrative and clinical appeals and refer as needed to the Medical Director
• Maintain compliance with reputed company accrediting agency standards such as NCQA, CMS and State agencies
• Strong organizational skills, ability to adapt quickly to change and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team oriented and self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION: Active, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse license EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing in an acute or outpatient setting
• Minimum of 2 years of UM experience in a managed care, payor environment
• Experience with Medicare and reputed company (not required, but highly desirable)
• Experience with UM authorizations and appeals for DMEPOS (not required, but highly desirable)
• Experience with Medical Necessity Criteria including but not limited to InterQual, CMS guidelines, health plan medical policies, etc.
• Experience writing denial letters is preferred
• Verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and consistently

Benefits

Offered

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus program
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short term disability coverage (location restrictions may apply)
• Medical, reputed company, and Dental benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick Time
• Paid company holidays and floating holidays
• Quarterly company-sponsored events
• Health and wellness programs
• Career development opportunities

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