Top 145 Utilization review nurse Jobs in Pasadena Ca

Utilization Management Outpatient Authorization Nurse
Champion Health Plan is a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug HMO C-SNP serving Medicare beneficiaries with End-Stage Renal Disease. —Long Beach, CA
- From $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- LVN
- HIPAA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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RN Case Manager - Surgery Services
UCLA Health —Los Angeles, CA
- $65.53 - $84.75 an hour
- Nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
Utilization Review RN
Providence Health and Services —Pacoima, CA
- $57.28 - $88.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Medical office experience
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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RN Case Manager - Surgery Services
UCLA Health —Los Angeles, CA
- $65.53 - $84.75 an hour
- Nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
Care Manager RN Full- time Day
Providence Health and Services —Glendale, CA
- $57.28 - $88.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Nursing
- RN License
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
5d
Concurrent Utilization Review Nurse, RN
NeueHealth —Los Angeles, CA
- $74,286.15 - $111,429.23 a year
- Remote
- Nursing
- RN License
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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RN- Care Review Clinician- UM/Discharge Planning (Remote- CA License Req)
Molina Healthcare —Los Angeles, CA
- $30.37 - $59.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- RN License
- Mid-level
- Discharge planning
- Health insurance
Utilization Review RN
Providence —Mission Hills, CA
- $57.28 - $88.92 an hour
- Per diem
- Hybrid work
- Nursing
- RN License
- Medical office experience
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Utilization Management Claims Review Nurse RN II
L.A. Care Health Plan —Los Angeles, CA
- $88,854 - $142,166 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- 5 years
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Utilization Management Nurse
Presidential Staffing Solutions, LLC —Los Angeles, CA
- $60 - $75 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- 5 years
- Word processing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Utilization Management Admissions Liaison RN II
L.A. Care Health Plan —Los Angeles, CA
- $88,854 - $142,166 a year
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Nursing
- 7 years
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
11d
Utilization Management Nurse, LVN/LPN
NeueHealth —Los Angeles, CA
- $26.35 - $39.53 an hour
- Remote
- Nursing
- LVN
- RN License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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RN - Quality Assurance/Utilization Review - Business Development - Full Time 8hr Covina, California
Emanate Health —Covina, CA
- $52.03 - $80.64 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- RN License
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
RN Nurse Utilization Review - Full Time, Days (Los Angeles)
NOR Healthcare Systems —Bellflower, CA
- $56 - $77 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Computer literacy
Case Manager RN - Patient and Family Services - Per Diem 8 Hour Day Shift (Union)
Keck Medical Center of USC —Glendale, CA
- $47.58 - $76.68 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Nursing
- RN License
Clinical Data Review Coordinator
UCLA Health —Santa Monica, CA
- $95,400 - $208,300 a year
- Nursing
- RN License
- Mid-level
Clinical Review Specialist (White Memorial)
Adventist Health —Los Angeles, CA
- $89,603 - $134,404 a year
- Day shift
- Nursing
- RN License
- Mid-level
Care Review Clinician, RN/LPN
Molina Healthcare —Los Angeles, CA
- $27.61 - $53.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- LPN
- Acute care experience
- Health insurance
Travel RN Case Manager/Care Coordinator $80/HR
MTK Healthcare —California
- $76 - $80 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- RN License
- Hospital
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2d
RN Case Manager - Medicine ICU
UCLA Health —Los Angeles, CA
- $65.53 - $84.75 an hour
- Nursing
- RN License
- BLS Certification

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Utilization Management Outpatient Authorization Nurse

Champion Health Plan is a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug HMO C-SNP serving Medicare beneficiaries with End-Stage Renal Disease.
Long Beach, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $67,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Nursing
LVN
Outpatient experience
Bachelor's degree
Utilization management
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Nursing
Time management

Full Job Description

Job Overview

The Utilization Management Pre-Authorization Nurse is responsible for managing outpatient utilization by conducting thorough reviews of clinical documentation and applying clinical knowledge in accordance with Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG), InterQual Criteria, Medicare Advantage (MCAL), and CMS regulations. This role ensures that all authorizations, deferrals, and denials are processed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including CMS, Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) requirements. The nurse also issues timely and accurate denial, deferral, or authorization letters, manages clinical review processes, and supports compliance with health plan guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage all authorizations, deferrals, and denials by conducting comprehensive reviews of clinical documentation, applying clinical criteria and guidelines such as MCG, InterQual, UpToDate, and CMS.
Review authorizations, deferrals, and denials for medical necessity, ensuring adherence to regulatory and health plan criteria, policies, and Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Apply clinical knowledge when processing deferrals and denials, supported by regulatory guidelines from CMS, DMHC, DHCS, and health plan policies.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of all authorizations, deferrals, and denials in compliance with company and departmental policies and procedures.
Process 30-40 deferral or denial letters daily with accuracy, maintaining high standards of quality.
Review and process denials, modifications, and carve-outs according to established procedures and clinical criteria.
Use clinical expertise to apply MCG, InterQual, and other relevant clinical guidelines to ensure that medical decisions align with best practices and regulations.
Review all applicable benefit policies and Evidence of Coverage (EOC) to ensure accurate decisions regarding coverage and medical necessity.
Collaborate with healthcare providers, the Utilization Management (UM) team, and compliance departments to ensure clear communication and appropriate utilization of healthcare services.
Coordinate with the Appeals team to support the completion of appeal and denial letters as needed.
Comply with internal policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate processing of all deferrals, denials, and modification requests.
Stay up-to-date with changes in regulatory requirements (CMS, DMHC, DHCS) and integrate new policies into daily processes.
Perform additional duties, projects, and actions as assigned to support department goals and operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONSEducation

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with an active, unrestricted license in the state of practice.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred, but not required).

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience, with a focus on Utilization Management or managed care preferred.
Familiarity with Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG), InterQual, Medicare, Medicaid, and CMS regulations.
Utilization management experience with a Health Plan or Management Services Organization (MSO).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong knowledge of MCG, InterQual Criteria, Medicare (MCAL), and CMS guidelines.
Proficient in applying clinical knowledge to support medical necessity decisions based on health plan policies, benefit guidelines, and regulatory criteria.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to process a high volume of deferral and denial letters with accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, especially in creating clear and compliant deferral and denial letters.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including providers and internal UM teams.
Exceptional follow-through abilities to track all outstanding tasks and coordinate with assigned owners to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound decision-making skills required.
Ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity, priority levels, and deadlines.
Proficient knowledge of Health Plan, DMHC, DHCS, CMS, HIPAA, and NCQA requirements.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and apply clinical guidelines and policies.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The majority of work responsibilities are performed in an office setting, working on a computer.
Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel objects and controls.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance

Experience:

Outpatient: 3 years (Required)
Utilization management: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LVN (Preferred)

Location:

Long Beach, CA 90815 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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utilization review nurse jobs in pasadena ca

Utilization Management Outpatient Authorization Nurse

RN Case Manager - Surgery Services

Utilization Review RN

RN Case Manager - Surgery Services

Care Manager RN Full- time Day

Concurrent Utilization Review Nurse, RN

RN- Care Review Clinician- UM/Discharge Planning (Remote- CA License Req)

Utilization Review RN

Utilization Management Claims Review Nurse RN II

Utilization Management Nurse

Utilization Management Admissions Liaison RN II

Utilization Management Nurse, LVN/LPN

RN - Quality Assurance/Utilization Review - Business Development - Full Time 8hr Covina, California

RN Nurse Utilization Review - Full Time, Days (Los Angeles)

Case Manager RN - Patient and Family Services - Per Diem 8 Hour Day Shift (Union)

Clinical Data Review Coordinator

Clinical Review Specialist (White Memorial)

Care Review Clinician, RN/LPN

Travel RN Case Manager/Care Coordinator $80/HR

RN Case Manager - Medicine ICU

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