RN Utilization Mgmt, Full-Time Day
On-sitePasadena, California, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate e-TAR submissions, manage clinical denials, and process insurance authorizations for Medi-Cal and other payers. Review observation patients daily for continued stay or conversion to inpatient appropriateness, ensuring documentation meets medical necessity criteria before discharge. Facilitate interdisciplinary team rounds to support timely care, minimize adverse outcomes, and communicate beneficiary benefits and care structures. Screen patient charts to justify assessments and discharge planning needs while adhering to department policies and the Jean Watson Model of Care. Maintain Compass program training and complete required BLS certification. This role supports the Care Management Department's Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, utilizing bilingual skills (Spanish) and prior authorization experience to optimize health plan reimbursement and care efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 3-5 years recent experience in Case Management or Utilization Management or Prior Authorization
- Current California Registered Nurse License
- Experience in MCG and/or Interqual
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Highly organized and well developed oral and written communication skills
- Confidence to communicate and outreach to other community health care organizations and personnel
- Demonstrates sound judgment, decision making and problem solving skills
Desired Qualifications
- BSN
- Certification in UM or CM
- Bilingual language skills (Spanish)
- Basic computer skills
- A team player that can follow a system and protocol to achieve a common goal
- CCM Certification
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