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Utilization Review Nurse #26-17499
Job Location:
Job Location:
Canton, OH - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 55 - 60
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Duration:6Month Contract (Possibility of Extension)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Utilization Management (UM) Registered Nurse to support outpatient utilization review and prior authorization activities for a leading healthcare organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managed care utilization management medical necessity review prior authorization and outpatient clinical review.
This role is responsible for reviewing medical records evaluating the medical necessity of requested services using established clinical guidelines collaborating with physicians and healthcare providers and ensuring timely authorization decisions while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Utilization Management (UM) Registered Nurse to support outpatient utilization review and prior authorization activities for a leading healthcare organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managed care utilization management medical necessity review prior authorization and outpatient clinical review.
This role is responsible for reviewing medical records evaluating the medical necessity of requested services using established clinical guidelines collaborating with physicians and healthcare providers and ensuring timely authorization decisions while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform outpatient utilization management (UM) and medical necessity reviews for prior authorization and precertification requests.
- Review clinical documentation and determine benefit eligibility using evidence-based clinical guidelines and health plan policies.
- Evaluate requests for outpatient procedures surgeries imaging therapies specialty medications and other healthcare services.
- Ensure all utilization review activities meet regulatory turnaround time requirements.
- Collaborate with Medical Directors for complex cases denial recommendations and clinical escalations.
- Communicate authorization decisions with physicians provider offices hospitals and healthcare facilities.
- Participate in appeal reviews and provide clinical recommendations when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate documentation within utilization management systems.
- Monitor cases for quality compliance and adherence to organizational policies.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to quality initiatives.
- Serve as a clinical resource for internal teams regarding utilization management guidelines and medical necessity criteria.
- Active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- Minimum 5 years of RN clinical experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years of Utilization Management (UM) Case Management Prior Authorization or Medical Management experience.
- Previous Managed Care Health Plan Medicare Medicaid or Commercial Insurance experience.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Utilization Management (UM)
- Medical Necessity Review
- Prior Authorization
- Precertification
- InterQual and/or MCG Guidelines
- Experience reviewing outpatient clinical services.
- Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication skills with providers and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Comfortable using multiple systems while managing a high-volume workload.
- BSN preferred.
- Experience with outpatient utilization management.
- Experience using InterQual and/or MCG clinical criteria.
- Experience with Medicare Advantage or Commercial Health Plans.
- Previous experience with appeals grievances or denial reviews.
- Knowledge of NCQA CMS and utilization management regulatory requirements.
- Candidates can be remote but must have an active unrestricted Massachusetts RN License
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions please visit .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
AI Statement: By applying you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring.
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