Review Nurse-PA/UM

Are you a bedside nurse seeking a change from the hospital setting? If you answered "yes", Alliant Health Solutions, a "2025 Best Place to Work and Healthiest Employer", may be the place for you!

Alliant is recruiting a Hybrid Review Nurse for its Prior Authorization and Utilization Management (PA/UM) team. The Review Nurse conducts prior approval and precertification reviews for Georgia Fee-for-Service Medicaid members for the team’s defined review types while meeting and exceeding contract expectations. The primary responsibilities of the Nurse Reviewers are listed below.

In this position, the ideal candidate will

• Perform reviews of provider prior approval/precertification requests as per PAUM policy and procedures
• Evaluate initial clinical information and approve cases that meet criteria. Document clearly the rationale for all review decisions using appropriate criteria or nursing judgment
• Refer cases that do not meet criteria and cannot be approved by InterQual criteria or nursing judgment to a Referral Nurse Coordinator who in turn assures review by a Peer Review Consultant on any case which a nurse cannot approve
• Consult with the Manager, Supervisor PA/UM, or Medical Directors on issues related to Peer Consultant review decisions or cases requiring physician clarification
• Participate in quality improvement and peer review activities
• Maintain confidentiality of review information and medical records in accordance with HIPAA compliance, and Alliant Policy
• Work in close collaboration with other team members to support the development of new projects and continuous improvement of the overall work process within the team
• Promote core values of teamwork, professionalism, effective communication skills and positive behaviors
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all information in accordance with HIPAA laws, URAC regulations, and company policies
• Demonstrate compliance with the corporate and departmental policies as evidenced by attendance, punctuality, and dress
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• required for this position include:
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT codes, and InterQual criteria preferred
• Knowledge of clinical theory and problem-solving skills