[Hiring] Care Review Clinician @Molina Healthcare

Role Description

The Care Review Clinician will provide prior authorization for behavioral health services for the OH Medicaid population. Strong behavioral health care experience required (Inpatient Mental Health/Psych, Substance Use Disorder, Rehabilitation/withdrawal management, outpatient BH related services etc). Excellent computer multi-tasking skills and good productivity is essential for this fast-paced role. Good analytical thought process is important to be successful in this role.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday thru Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST
• Rotating weekends and Holiday schedules are required for this position.
• Once orientation period has finished, Employee may be eligible for an alternative work schedule.

This is a remote position. Home office with internet connectivity of high speed required.

Job Summary: Provides support for clinical member services review assessment processes. Responsible for verifying that services are medically necessary and align with established clinical guidelines, insurance policies, and regulations - ensuring members reach desired outcomes through integrated delivery of care across the continuum. Contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.

Essential Job Duties

• Assesses services for members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost-effectiveness and compliance with all state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Analyzes clinical service requests from members or providers against evidence based clinical guidelines.
• Identifies appropriate benefits, eligibility and expected length of stay for requested treatments and/or procedures.
• Conducts reviews to determine prior authorization/financial responsibility for Molina and its members.
• Processes requests within required timelines.
• Refers appropriate cases to medical directors (MDs) and presents them in a consistent and efficient manner.
• Requests additional information from members or providers as needed.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other clinical programs.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to promote the Molina care model.
• Adheres to utilization management (UM) policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience, including experience in hospital acute care, inpatient review, prior authorization, managed care, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM).
• Recent hospital experience in an intensive care unit (ICU) or emergency room.

Benefits

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.

Company Description

Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.