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Remote Utilization Review Jobs in Springfield, IL

This is a fully remote role but candidates must have a valid RN license in Illinois*** Position Purpose: Care Review Clinician works with the Utilization Management team primarily responsible for ...

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How much do remote utilization review jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote utilization review in Springfield, IL is $41.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.12 and $48.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote utilization review?

A Remote Utilization Review job involves assessing medical records and treatment plans to ensure they meet insurance guidelines and medical necessity criteria. Professionals in this role, often nurses or healthcare specialists, work remotely to review patient care for cost-effectiveness and compliance with policies. They collaborate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and case managers to approve or deny services based on established guidelines. This position requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of medical policies, and attention to detail.

What does a remote utilization review do?

A typical day for a Remote Utilization Review professional involves reviewing patient medical records, evaluating the necessity of proposed treatments against established guidelines, and collaborating with healthcare providers to gather additional information when needed. You will spend much of your time analyzing documentation, submitting recommendations, and ensuring that care authorization decisions align with payer policies and clinical best practices. Communication with case managers, physicians, and insurance representatives is frequent and essential. The work is generally independent and deadline-driven but requires strong teamwork and responsiveness through virtual meetings, emails, and calls.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in remote utilization review?

To thrive as a Remote Utilization Review professional, you need a solid foundation in clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and an active RN or LPN license, often supported by experience in case management or prior authorization. Familiarity with medical coding (ICD-10, CPT), electronic health records (EHRs), and utilization management software is typically required, along with URAC or related certifications. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills help you efficiently manage cases and coordinate with providers and payers. These skills ensure accurate assessments of medical necessity, compliance with regulations, and effective remote collaboration with healthcare teams.

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Infographic showing various Remote Utilization Review job openings in Springfield, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,164 per year, or $41.9 per hour.

Care Review Clinician

AltaStaff, LLC

Springfield, IL • Remote

$40 - $42/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

AltaStaff is a staffing agency currently looking for a Care Review Clinician I to work with our Managed Care Client!

Pay Rate: $40 - 42.00 hourly

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm CST, Rotating Saturday 7-11am CST, Rotating Holidays

***This is a fully remote role but candidates must have a valid RN license in Illinois***

Position Purpose: Care Review Clinician works with the Utilization Management team primarily responsible for medical necessity/utilization review aimed at providing members with the right care.

  • Assess and analyze clinical service requests (e.g., surgeries, outpatient therapies, DME) using evidence-based MCP/MCG criteria.

  • Verify member benefits and eligibility and Process prior authorization determinations within regulatory timelines

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

  • Completes/reviews Authorizations, reviewing faxes that can be 50-100 pages long

  • Will be expected to manage 25-30 cases successfully daily.

  • Should be able to quickly and accurately determine whether the criteria meet medical necessity.

  • Provides daily review and evaluation of members that require hospitalization and/or procedures providing prior authorizations and/or concurrent review.

  • Assesses services for Molina Members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost effectiveness and compliance with all state and federal regulations and

  • guidelines.

  • Provides concurrent review and prior authorizations (as needed) according to Molina policy for Molina members as part of the Utilization Management team.

  • Additional duties assigned

Education/Experience: 

  • RN license in IL required

  • Must have 2+ years clinical practice experience (hospital, case management, utilization management)

  • Must have 1-3+ years of hospital or medical clinic, utilization review

  • Must have 2-3 years of Prior Authorization OR Med-Surg experience; Familiarity with Inpatient Medical Necessity

  • Must have solid experience within a clinical setting as RN’s must be able to use their knowledge to extrapolate key information during the authorization process

If you've applied and would like to view your application status, please visit: https://altastaff.zenople.com/login/ALTA

AltaStaff is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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