Prior Authorization Nurse Analyst (RN) - REMOTE - Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp
Grove City, OH
About the Job
Description
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.
We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition
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
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent post high school (associates) and/or related work experience
Active RN license, applicable to state of practice
Preferred Qualifications
Prior authorization, utilization management, or medical/chart review experience
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
4 or more years of experience in clinical nursing
Understanding of Medicare government insurance
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 Hours
This is a full-time salaried exempt position.
Monday through Friday with some flexibility on the start and end time as long as your daily consecutive
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.
We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition
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
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent post high school (associates) and/or related work experience
Active RN license, applicable to state of practice
Preferred Qualifications
Prior authorization, utilization management, or medical/chart review experience
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
4 or more years of experience in clinical nursing
Understanding of Medicare government insurance
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 Hours
This is a full-time salaried exempt position.
Monday through Friday with some flexibility on the start and end time as long as your daily consecutive
Source : Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp