Prior Authorization Nurse Analyst (RN) - REMOTE

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States Who We Are WPS Health Solutions is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS Health Solutions has been making health care easier for the people we serve for more than 75 years. Proud to be military and veteran ready. ** Culture Drives Our Success** WPS’ Culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled, and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an inclusive and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as an investment in our workforce—both current and future—to effectively seek, leverage, and include diverse perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities. From 2021 to 2023, WPS Health Solutions was recognized for several awards: • Madison, Wisconsin’s Top Workplaces • USA Top Workplaces and the cultural excellence awards for Remote Work and Work-Life Flexibility • Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® with the further honor of Achievers “Elite 8” winner in the category of Culture Alignment • DAV Patriot Employer • VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer • BBB Torch Award for Ethics from Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin Role Snapshot Our Full-time Prior Authorization Nurse Analyst Is a Work From Home Position That Will Assist In Reviewing Medical Documentation For Prior Authorization Requests Submitted. Additional Details • Perform review of submitted documentation to assure planned services are medically necessary based on Medicare guidelines. • Provide written explanations for non-affirming prior authorization requests. How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you: • Are looking to move away from direct patient care and want to use your nursing knowledge in a new and different way • Desire day hours with no on-call work and holidays off • Possess strength in defending your decision making based on your clinical knowledge • Are technically strong on computers • Are self-motivated and work with a great degree of independence • Have strong verbal and written communication skillsets What will I gain from this role? • Collaborating with a team of both clinicians and non-clinicians • Deepening your understanding of Medicare and how the program works • Learning about our Hyland OnBase tool which is our content management system used for viewing electronic records • Experience working in an environment that serves our Nation’s military, veterans, Guard and Reserves and Medicare beneficiaries • Continuous performance feedback Minimum Qualifications • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing • Active RN license, applicable to state of practice Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing • Prior authorization, utilization management, or medical/chart review experience • 4 or more years of experience in clinical nursing • Knowledge in government Medicare principles and guidelines Remote Work Requirements • Wired (ethernet cable) internet connection from your router to your computer • High speed cable or fiber internet • Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net) • Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information Salary Range $66,000 to $68,000 _The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills and experience. _ Work Schedule • Full-Time, Salaried • Monday through Friday, Day Hours Work Location We are a remote-first organization and offer remote work in the following approved states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin ** Benefits** • Remote work option available • Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities • 401(k) with dollar-per-dollar match up to 6% of salary (100% vested immediately) • Competitive paid time off • Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1 • Employee Resource Groups • Professional and Leadership Development Programs • Review additional benefits here Sign up for Job Alerts FOLLOW US! Instagram LinkedIn Facebook WPS Health Blog This offer from "WPS Health Solutions" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 72% flex score. Apply Job!