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Remote Optum Health Utilization Review Jobs in California

Corvel

CA Utilization Review Nurse I

Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Remote

$30.64 - $45.80/hr

This is a remote position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Identifies the necessity of ... health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly ...

Astrana Health

UM Review Nurse

Monterey Park, CA · Remote

$34 - $47/hr

Astrana Health is looking for a CA-licensed Utilization Review Nurse to assist our Health Services ... This is a remote position for CA-licensed nurses. Candidates must live in California. We are ...

Astrana Health, Inc.

UM Review Nurse

Monterey Park, CA · Remote

$34 - $47/hr

Description Astrana Health is looking for a CA-licensed Utilization Review Nurse to assist our ... This is a remote position for CA-licensed nurses. Candidates must live in California. We are ...

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What is the difference between Remote Optum Health Utilization Review vs Remote UnitedHealth Group Utilization Review?

AspectRemote Optum Health Utilization ReviewRemote UnitedHealth Group Utilization Review
CertificationsTypically requires RN, LPN, or medical reviewer credentialsSimilar certifications, often RN or licensed healthcare professionals
Work EnvironmentRemote, healthcare insurance settingRemote, healthcare insurance setting
Employer & IndustryOptum, part of UnitedHealth Group, healthcare and insuranceUnitedHealth Group, healthcare and insurance
Job ResponsibilitiesReview medical necessity, authorizations, and claimsReview medical necessity, authorizations, and claims

Both roles involve remote medical review within the healthcare insurance industry, focusing on medical necessity and claims. The main difference lies in the specific employer, with Optum being a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. The certifications, work environment, and job responsibilities are very similar, making them comparable roles for healthcare professionals seeking remote utilization review positions.

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Utilization Review Technician III

Prime Healthcare

Ontario, CA • On-site, Remote

$24.65 - $30.03/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Prime Healthcare rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 283 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

642nd of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 54 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states providing more than 3.0million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with over 60,000 employees and physicians. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!
 


The Utilization review tech essentially works to coordinate the utilization review and appeals process as part of the denial management initiatives. This position will also serve as a liaison and own the coordination with other UR techs in the team while being responsible for coordinating phone calls, data entry, mailing/faxing appeals and tracking data from various insurance providers and health plans regarding authorization, expedited reviews and appeals. Document and track all communication attempts with insurance providers and health plans and scan all related correspondence to the respective EMR/ tracking tool. Utilization review tech will follow up on all denials while working closely with the Corporate/Facility Utilization review teams, Business Office and Case Managers. The Utilization review tech will also serve as the primary contact and coordinate the work to maintain integrity of tracking government review audits (RAC, MAC, CERT, ADR, Pre/Post Probes, QIO/Medicaid) and other payer audits as assigned. UR tech III will also function as an SME to support the UR tech team and remote counter parts with the specific processes as applicable. The Utilization review tech will further support the department needs for Release of Information through faxing and mailing, discharge coordination or other duties as assigned.


  1. Bachelor’s degree or four years of relevant experience required.
  2. Microsoft office proficiency.
  3. Good communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

  1. Completion of a medical terminology course; preferred.
  2. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations preferred.

Prime Healthcare offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $24.65 to $30.03. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.


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Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

 

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