RN Clinical Review Nurse - Retrospective Review (centene)
Job Description
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.
Fully Remote Position that requires California RN Licensure.
Position Purpose: Performs a clinical retrospective review of services previously provided to determine if the level of care and services provided were clinically appropriate. Provides observations to senior management for quality-of-care issues identified to ensure services were administered with quality, cost efficiency, and are within compliance.
- Performs a clinical review of post-care services by reviewing medical records against guidelines and clinical research criteria to determine if the services administered were clinically appropriate and within quality standards at the most efficient and effective level
- Reviews medical records for medical necessity of services, to identify quality of care issues, and if identified, refer to the Medical Director or provider for review and verification
- Consults with senior management and healthcare providers, as appropriate, for any discrepancies between prior authorization and concurrent review processes to ensure clinically appropriate determinations
- Collects, documents, and maintains all member’s clinical information in health management systems to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Assists with providing education to providers on utilization processes to promote high quality, cost-effective, and efficient medical care to members
- Provides feedback on opportunities to improve the retrospective review process for members and to ensures high quality care
- 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.
Clinical knowledge and ability to analyze medical records to determine care services provided were appropriate preferred.
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations preferred.
Knowledge of utilization management processes preferred.
License/Certification:
- For Health Net of California: RN license required
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. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
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