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Prior Authorization UM Nurse Consultant

LA - Work from home🌐 Remote💼 Full-time💰 $26–$26🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-25

Core

Review prior authorization requests and medical records to determine medical necessity for members across broad medical specialties.

Role type

Utilization Management Nurse Consultant (RN)

Builds

Timely and accurate utilization management decisions supporting effective resource utilization.

Domain

Health insurance / Utilization Management

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Clinical assessment, critical thinking, decision-making, evidence-based criteria application, regulatory compliance knowledge, electronic medical records proficiency, multi-priority management

Preferred skills

Medicaid/Medicare/Commercial plan support, inpatient/outpatient/surgical/diagnostic/specialty/ancillary service review, state/federal UM regulations knowledge, remote work experience, Louisiana residency

Technologies

InterQual, MCG, electronic medical records, utilization management platforms, Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, VPN, EHR portal

Responsibilities

Review prior authorization requests and medical records to determine medical necessity; Apply evidence-based clinical guidelines, benefit plans, and regulatory requirements to authorization decisions; Utilize InterQual, MCG, or similar clinical criteria to support consistent, quality outcomes; Collaborate with providers, care managers, medical directors, and interdisciplinary teams; Manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; Ensure members receive clinically appropriate care while supporting effective resource utilization

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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