Clinical Review Nurse - Outpatient Prior Authorization

Registered Nurse - Duals Program Utilization Management

Join a dynamic team in a brand new 2026 program dedicated to managing the Duals line of business, combining Medicare and Medicaid benefits into a single comprehensive service. This program operates in eight states and may expand further in 2027. The role involves managing the complexities of both Medicare and Medicaid requirements simultaneously, focusing on outpatient concurrent reviews.

The outpatient prior authorization team reviews authorization requests for Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual Eligible populations to ensure services meet medical necessity criteria and regulatory requirements while supporting timely access to care.

Responsibilities:

• Review outpatient prior authorization requests for Dual Eligible populations (Medicare and Medicaid), Work assigned cases from designated work queues and daily assignments, Utilize TrueCare Classic and Cloud platforms to complete utilization management reviews, Apply clinical criteria and organizational guidelines to determine medical necessity and appropriateness of requested services, Document review findings and authorization decisions accurately and timely, Communicate with providers and internal departments as needed regarding authorization requests and clinical information.
• Productivity target of approximately 1.85 reviews per hour, Meet established turnaround time requirements, Maintain quality and documentation standards, Adhere to departmental workflows and regulatory requirements.
• Opportunity to work across Dual eligible populations, collaborative and supportive team environment, fully remote position with established workflows, resources and leadership support, direct impact on member access to care and authorization determination.

Essential Skills:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a compact license.
• Experience in Utilization Management (UM).
• Proficient in prior authorization.
• Experience applying InterQual, MCG, or similar clinical criteria
• Ability to review outpatient prior authorizations requests for medical necessity
• Strong computer skills and ability to use medical management software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with outpatient prior authorization.
• Experience in acute care, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Work Environment:

The team is a fully remote group of prior authorization nurses who work collaboratively in a supportive and highly engaged environment. Team members work closely together and have access to leadership and peer support as needed. The team is focused on quality, regulatory compliance, productivity, and timely member access to care.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday OR Sunday-Thursday

Central, Pacific, or Mountain time 8-5pm

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

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