North Carolina Licensed Care Manager

To support utilization management operations, the remote contract position for a North Carolina Licensed Care Manager will review clinical service requests, evaluate medical necessities, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure appropriate care decisions and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities Conduct clinical reviews for inpatient, outpatient, and specialty healthcare services to determine coverage eligibility Analyze medical records to assess medical necessities and ensure adherence to utilization management standards Communicate authorization determinations and required follow-up actions to providers and healthcare stakeholders Required qualifications Active RN license with a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience preferred; LPN candidates with 5+ years of clinical experience will also be considered Current North Carolina RN License or Compact RN License required Prior telephonic utilization review or utilization management experience within a health insurance company or managed care organization Experience reviewing Medicare and/or Medicaid cases; Behavioral Health experience is highly preferred Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills