Clinical Review Nurse - Correspondence

$27.02 - $48.55 / hour

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Schedule: Mon - Friday 10-7 or 11-8 cst

Position Purpose: Drafts correspondence letters based on review outcomes in accordance with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. Works with senior management to identify and implement opportunities for improvement.

Performs clinical review of outcomes including creating and editing denial letters with the correspondence team based on denial determinations in accordance with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards
Contributes to correspondence letter template creation and maintenance with the correspondence team
Investigates denials through comprehensive review of clinical documentation, clinical criteria/guidelines, and policy, including insurance rejections due to coding issues and provides supplemental information to resolve denial claims
Assists with issues and/or questions related to correspondence with the state, local, and federal agencies including third party payer to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner
Maintains and monitors cases to ensure timely resolution and logs of actions and/or decisions are appropriately documented
Coordinates with interdepartmental teams on training needed within the utilization management team based on trends
Provides feedback to leadership to improve clinical processes and procedures to prevent recurrences based on industry best practices
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Requires Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience.

Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred.

Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred.

License/Certification:

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required and
For Health Net of California: RN license and
For Superior Plan: RN license

Pay Range: $27.02 - $48.55 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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