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Contract Insurance Prior Authorization Jobs in California

$39 - $45/hr

Prior Authorization RN Case Manager Granada Hills, CA Full-Time Direct Hire Description Therole of ... For those PACMs involved in DME, understand the contracts, and need toreview rental vs. purchase ...

Authorization Specialist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$23 - $25.90/hr

Submit prior authorization requests to commercial insurance carriers, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid Managed Care plans, HMOs, PPOs, IPA groups, and other third-party payers. * Prepare and submit ...

Authorization Specialist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$23 - $25.90/hr

Submit prior authorization requests to commercial insurance carriers, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid Managed Care plans, HMOs, PPOs, IPA groups, and other third-party payers. * Prepare and submit ...

Authorization Coordinator

Montrose, CA · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

Obtain authorization for patient care (initial authorization, reauthorization, follow-up on prior authorization, etc.) * Verify insurance eligibility; contact patients and departments with any ...

Authorization Coordinator II

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$21.75 - $27/hr

Responsible for performing the appropriate processes to verify patient eligibility, coordinate benefits, ensure insurance coverage, and determine if prior authorization is needed for said order. If ...

Authorization Coordinator II

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$21.75 - $27/hr

Responsible for performing the appropriate processes to verify patient eligibility, coordinate benefits, ensure insurance coverage, and determine if prior authorization is needed for said order. If ...

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What is the difference between Contract Insurance Prior Authorization vs Medical Insurance Claims Specialist?

AspectContract Insurance Prior AuthorizationMedical Insurance Claims Specialist
Primary RoleSecuring approval for specific procedures or treatments before serviceProcessing and managing insurance claims after services are rendered
Work EnvironmentHealthcare providers, insurance companies, or third-party administratorsHospitals, clinics, insurance companies, or claims processing centers
Required CredentialsKnowledge of insurance policies, healthcare regulations, often certifications in healthcare administrationUnderstanding of insurance billing, coding, and claims processing, often with certifications like CPC or CCS

Contract Insurance Prior Authorization involves obtaining approval before healthcare services, while Medical Insurance Claims Specialists handle post-service claims processing. Both roles require knowledge of insurance policies and healthcare regulations, but they focus on different stages of the insurance process.

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Prior Authorization RN Case Manager-Urgent

Care Navigators On Demand

On-site

$39 - $45/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description


Prior Authorization RN Case Manager
Granada Hills, CA
Full-Time
Direct Hire
Description
Therole of the Prior Authorization Nurse Case Manager (PACM) is to promotethe quality and cost effectiveness of medical care by applying clinicalacumen and the appropriate application of policies and guidelines toprior authorization specialty referral requests. The PACM will reviewfor appropriate care and setting, and following guidelines/policies,will approve services when indicated. If not indicated, PACM willforward requests to the appropriate physician or medical director withrecommendations for other determinations, ensuring that the member isreceiving the appropriate quality care in a preferred setting, whilemaking sure regulatory guidelines are followed.
Responsibilities
1.Understand, promote and review with appropriate medical management tofacilitate the right care at the right time in the right setting.
2.Communicate effectively and interact with providers, staff and healthplans daily regarding medical management and referral authorizationissues.
3. Maintain a working relationship with PACMcolleagues, the pre-auth coordinator team, high-risk nurse casemanagers, inpatient nurse case managers, medical directors, and networkmanagement.
4. Research alternative care plans and whennecessary, assist in the routing of members to the most appropriatecare/setting, in order to provide right care/right setting.
5.When necessary, act as liaison between the case managers, UMcoordinators, contracted providers (PCPs/specialists/ancillary), and themembers/families.
6. Perform case reviews based on keyscreening outpatient indicators, and evaluate the PCP submitted plan ofcare for completeness of documentation, consistency of treatment withmedical groups clinical practice guidelines, adherence to standardevidence-based or consensus guidelines, and health plan and CMSguidelines and/or medical policies.
7. Maintain regulatory Turnaround Time Standards per regulatory guidelines.
8. Document accurately and completely all necessary information in authorization notes.
9. Understand all applicable capitation contracts and how they apply to review duties.
10.For those PACMs involved in DME, understand the contracts, and need toreview rental vs. purchase approvals, and continued use so thatequipment is picked up when needed.
11. Whenappropriate, coordinate and review for medical necessity and appropriateutilization any ancillary professional services, i.e. (home health,infusion, PT, OT, ST, etc.).
12. Demonstrates theability to follow through with requests, sharing of criticalinformation, and getting back to individuals in a timely manner.
13.Participates in "service recovery" through follow-up with an upsetpatient or provider, gathering information, and demonstrating empathy.
14. Identifies network needs and reports to management for potential contracting opportunities.
Qualifications
1.Graduated from an accredited Registered Nursing Program
2.Current California RN License
3.Minimum of 1 year acute experience
4.Knowledge of Managed Care preferred.
5.Knowledge of NCQA, CMS, HSAG, and health plan requirements related to utilization management.
6.Knowledgeable with the pre-authorization process and workflow, with prior authorization experience preferred.
7.Knowledgeable in computers and MS Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Power Point).
8.Ability to deal with responsibility of confidential matters
9.Ability to work in a multi-tasking, fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Compensation
$38-$42/Hr
Negotiable based on experience