Utilization Review Technician jobs in Madison, WI

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Job Highlights:

• Department:  Utilization Management

• Patient Population or Ratio: N/A

• Schedule:  Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm  

• Starting Pay:  $71,198.40/annually (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)

• Shift Differentials:  N/A

• Location:  SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, WI

At SSM Health, we believe in providing our employees with a fulfilling career. We strive to create an environment where individuals can grow both personally and professionally. Our company values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Joining SSM Health means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in people's lives. Our employees are passionate about what they do, and their commitment to our mission is what sets us apart.

The role of the RN-Utilization Review supports our organization by ensuring patients are at the appropriate level of care - this is essential when it comes to insurance coverage for patients.

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews electronic medical record and screen clinical information with nationally recognized criteria.
• Discusses with payor regarding criteria and payor decision.
• Escalates denials to physician (advisor, attending consultant, outside consultant) for peer to peer consideration.
• Documents outcome in electronic medical record.
• Active participant with other members of team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
• Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• Two years’ registered nurse experience

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

•     Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 

     
State of Work Location: Missouri 

•     Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  
•     Or 
•     Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 

 
State of Work Location: Oklahoma 

•     Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  
•     Or 
•     Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) 

     
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

•     Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  
•     Or 
•     Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

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