[Hiring] Clinical Denial RN @Guidehouse

Role Description

Conduct pre‑ and post‑service medical necessity reviews for inpatient, observation, and outpatient hospital encounters using evidence‑based criteria such as InterQual and Milliman Care Guidelines.

• Perform retrospective medical record reviews to validate completeness and accuracy of physician and clinical documentation supporting level of care and services rendered.
• Identify denial root causes and determine appeal viability based on payer policies, regulatory guidance, and clinical standards.
• Prepare, submit, and track clinical appeals, including written appeals.
• Collaborate with Patient Access, Case Management, Utilization Management, Coding, and Mid‑Revenue Cycle teams to resolve denials and prevent recurrence.
• Research and apply payer‑specific policies, CMS regulations, and contractual language to support appeal arguments.
• Track and report denial and appeal outcomes, identify trends, and provide recommendations for process improvement and staff education.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all review activities in hospital and payer systems in accordance with compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written communication skills with the ability to independently manage multiple cases.

Qualifications

• Requires a University Degree and minimum 6-8 years of prior relevant experience; (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree).
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state you reside.
• Minimum of five years of acute care clinical experience in a hospital setting.
• Prior experience in clinical denials, utilization review, case management, or appeals required.
• Proficiency with InterQual, Milliman Care Guidelines, and electronic medical record systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in master’s degree in nursing.
• Experience with inpatient level‑of‑care denials, DRG downgrades, and CMS payer rules.
• Active Compact License.
• Strong working knowledge of hospital revenue cycle workflows, medical necessity review, and payer regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
• Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life.
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
• Skills Development & Certifications.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.

Company Description

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected].

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.