Clinical Guide Part A: (UM) Utilization Management Nurse

Job Description A bit about this role: The Clinical Guide Part A will be part of the Utilization Management team, responsible for inpatient, behavioral health, and/or post-acute authorization review in alignment with CMS and Medicare Advantage regulations. Reviews medical records to evaluate the medical necessity and appropriateness of requested inpatient and/or post-acute services in accordance with established clinical criteria and CMS guidelines. Schedule: This is a full-time, remote position working five 8-hour days. We are hiring for several schedules: Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET Sunday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET We'll ask about your schedule preference during the process and will do our best to match it. Because we are filling a limited number of openings on each schedule, availability changes as roles are filled — so we ask that candidates be open to more than one schedule where possible. Most schedules include one weekend day. Weekend and later-day coverage is a core part of how our Utilization Management team meets CMS turnaround requirements. Your Responsibilities and Impact will include: Review Medical Records: Conduct prospective (pre-service), concurrent, and retrospective utilization review to evaluate medical necessity, appropriate level of care (Inpatient vs. Observation), and post-acute services in accordance with established clinical criteria and CMS guidelines. E