UM Nurse Coordinator (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Utilization Management Nurse Coordinator (RN)  needed for a temp 6+ month, remote contract opportunity with Yoh’s managed care health plan client based out of Fairfield & Redding, CA. Anticipating to be temporary for at least 6 months with potential for temp-to-hire. Multiple openings available!

Training will be onsite (in either Fairfield or Redding) for the first 3 weeks and then will transition to fully remote. 
-->  Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm with one weekend per month.

Utilize your clinical expertise to support quality, cost-effective healthcare in a fully remote managed care setting. The UM RN Nurse Coordinator reviews outpatient authorization requests, assesses medical necessity, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and helps ensure members receive the right care at the right time while maintaining compliance with regulatory and health plan guidelines.

Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Active/unrestricted Registered Nurse license in California
• Experience in Utilization Management, Prior Authorization, Case Management, or Managed Care
• Familiarity with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health plan guidelines
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative, and commitment
• Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, member-service oriented environment

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Review outpatient authorization requests using InterQual and established clinical guidelines
• Evaluate medical necessity, appropriateness of treatment, and benefit coverage requirements
• Analyze clinical documentation submitted by providers and facilities
• Approve services within designated RN authority levels and refer complex cases to Medical Directors as needed
• Communicate with providers to obtain additional clinical information required for determinations
• Ensure compliance with CMS, NCQA, DHCS, state, federal, and health plan regulations
• Accurately document review findings in the utilization management system
• Meet turnaround time requirements for authorization decisions
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audit activities
• Collaborate with Case Management, Care Coordination, Disease Management, and Provider Relations teams

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• Must be able to work Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with one weekend per month
• At least 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience
• Experience reviewing outpatient authorizations and medical necessity determinations.
• Strong understanding of CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial health plan regulations.

What’s In It For You?

• Great work-life balance with this being 100% remote and primarily Mon-Fri
• Work at a company that focuses on mission-driven work with real community impact
• Foot in the door at a company with strong name recognition in Bay Area healthcare
• Competitive compensation with weekly direct deposit every Friday

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*Yoh Health Care specializes in occupational/employee health and case management services. We partner with well-known companies, hospitals, and managed care companies nationwide to place top healthcare professionals. To explore our current openings, visit 

Recruiter : Hana Daniels
Phone : View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Estimated Min Rate : $55.00
Estimated Max Rate : $55.00

What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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Yoh delivers expertise, methodology, and momentum to keep work moving forward. From strategy to execution, we deliver bold ideas and big results through consulting, staffing, and enterprise solutions. Nearly a century after our founding, Yoh remains STEM-centered, collaborative, and committed to client success. Yoh is a proud member of the Day & Zimmermann family of companies. Visit us at

Company Description

Yoh delivers expertise, methodology, and momentum to keep work moving forward. From strategy to execution, we deliver bold ideas and big results through consulting, staffing, and enterprise solutions. Nearly a century after our founding, Yoh remains STEM-centered, collaborative, and committed to client success. Yoh is a proud member of the Day & Zimmermann family of companies. Visit us at