[Hiring] Utilization Review Nurse @Oscar Health

Role Description

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Utilization Review Nurse to join our Utilization Review team.

You will perform frequent case reviews, check medical records and speak with care providers regarding treatment as needed. You will make recommendations regarding the appropriateness of care for identified diagnoses based on the research results for those conditions.

You will report into the Supervisor, Utilization Review.

Work Location: This is a remote position, open to candidates who reside in:

• Arizona
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Michigan
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia

While your daily work will be completed from your home office, occasional travel may be required for team meetings and company events.

Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is: $35.00 - $45.94 per hour. You are also eligible for employee benefits and monthly vacation accrual at a rate of 15 days per year.

Responsibilities

• Complete medical necessity reviews and level of care reviews for requested services using clinical judgment and Oscar Clinical Guidelines, Milliman Care Guidelines.
• Obtain the information necessary (via telephone and fax) to assess a member's clinical condition, and apply the appropriate evidence-based guidelines.
• Meet required decision-making SLAs.
• Refer members for further care engagement when needed.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN licensure from the United States in [state], OR, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Associate Degree - Nursing or Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing Or Successful completion of Nursing Diploma Program in Accredited School of Nursing.
• Ability to obtain additional state licenses to meet business needs.
• 1+ year of utilization review experience in a managed care setting.
• Strong experience utilizing MCG (Milliman Care Guidelines) or InterQual.
• 1+ years of clinical experience (including at least 1+ year clinical practice in an acute care setting, i.e., ER or hospital).
• Weekend availability is required; all applicants must be able to work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) each week.

Bonus points

• BSN.
• Previous experience conducting concurrent or inpatient reviews for a managed care plan.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan participation.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid wellness time and reimbursements.