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Interqual, MCG) preferred * Excellent critical thinking and communication skills * Strong computer skills * Required licensure, certification or registry: * Current licensure by Ohio State Board of ...

Interqual, MCG) preferred * Excellent critical thinking and communication skills * Strong computer skills * Required licensure, certification or registry: * Current licensure by Ohio State Board of ...

Interqual, MCG) preferred * Excellent critical thinking and communication skills * Strong computer skills * Required licensure, certification or registry: * Current licensure by Ohio State Board of ...

Interqual, MCG) preferred * Excellent critical thinking and communication skills * Strong computer skills * Required licensure, certification or registry: * Current licensure by Ohio State Board of ...

Interqual, MCG) preferred * Excellent critical thinking and communication skills * Strong computer skills * Required licensure, certification or registry: * Current licensure by Ohio State Board of ...

Interqual, MCG) preferred * Excellent critical thinking and communication skills * Strong computer skills * Required licensure, certification or registry: * Current licensure by Ohio State Board of ...

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How much do interqual jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for interqual in Ohio is $85,071.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,300.00 and $99,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does someone working with InterQual do?

Professionals utilizing InterQual criteria are primarily responsible for reviewing medical records and assessing whether inpatient admissions, procedures, or continued stays meet established clinical guidelines. Daily tasks often include documenting findings, communicating with physicians and care teams to clarify case details, and collaborating with insurance companies regarding authorization of services. These professionals act as a key resource for ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing patient care pathways. Successful InterQual specialists proactively identify discrepancies and help resolve issues that might delay care or reimbursement. You can expect regular interaction with both clinical and administrative staff in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the InterQual position?

To excel in a role focused on InterQual, such as an InterQual Specialist or Utilization Review Nurse, you need a strong background in healthcare, clinical assessment skills, and familiarity with utilization management. Proficiency in using InterQual software, electronic health records (EHRs), and knowledge of medical necessity criteria are essential, and certification in case management or utilization review is often preferred. Attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and effective communication are critical soft skills for this position. These skills ensure accurate case evaluations, appropriate care decisions, and efficient collaboration with healthcare providers and payer organizations.

What is an InterQual?

An InterQual job typically involves using InterQual criteria—a set of evidence-based guidelines—to assess medical necessity for healthcare services. Professionals in these roles, such as nurses or case managers, review patient cases to ensure treatments align with best practices and insurance requirements. They work in hospitals, insurance companies, or healthcare organizations to support utilization management and improve patient care efficiency. Strong clinical knowledge and familiarity with InterQual software are often required for these positions.

What are the most commonly searched types of Interqual jobs in Ohio?

The most popular types of Interqual jobs in Ohio are:

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Interqual jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Interqual job openings:

Infographic showing various Interqual job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 90% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,071 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

UTILIZATION SPECIALIST

Southwest General

Middleburg Heights, OH

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Southwest General Health Center rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

553rd of 1,060 rated hospitals


Job description

Summary

  • POSITION INFORMATION
    • Position summary:
      • The Utilization Specialist is responsible for carrying out admission and concurrent stay screening reviews of the assigned patient population during the episode of care under defined guidelines for acute care case management to ensure the appropriateness of services, utilization of hospital resources, and quality of care rendered. Accurate and efficient application of screening criteria will be applied to identify and support patients being placed in the appropriate hospital level of care via emergency, scheduled, or direct admission processes. Combines clinical, business, and regulatory knowledge and skill to reduce significant financial risk and exposure caused by concurrent and retrospective denial of payments for services provided. Through continuous assessments, problem identification, and education, the Utilization Specialist facilitates the quality of health care delivery in the most cost-effective manner. The Utilization Specialist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity. The Utilization Specialist will work collaboratively with management, staff, and departments involved in the patients plan of care. The Utilization Specialists responsibility is to collect data and clinical review summaries on patients concurrently for both utilization review and quality assessment. The utilization data and clinical summaries are shared with insurance companies to obtain certification of days and prevent denial of payment for services. The Utilization Specialist will communicate with physicians, hospital staff, outside agencies such as insurance companies, and patients regarding the assigned level of care and associated resource utilization.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    • Education:
      • Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN graduate preferred.

    • Required length and type of experience:
      • Minimum of five (5) years recent experience in clinical nursing or related nursing field. (e.g. Utilization Review or Case Management)
      • Previous Care Management, Case Management or Utilization Management Experience preferred
      • Previous experience with screening criteria (i.e. Interqual, MCG) preferred
      • Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
      • Strong computer skills

    • Required licensure, certification or registry:
      • Current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing.
      • ACM/CCM Certification helpful

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