Humana

Pre-Authorization Registered Nurse

Posted on

May 26, 2025

Job Type

Full-Time

Role Type

Utilization Review

License

RN

State License

Kentucky

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Company Description

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Job Description

The Pre-Authorization Nurse 2 reviews prior authorization requests for appropriate care and setting, following guidelines and policies, and approves services or forward requests to the appropriate stakeholder. The Pre-Authorization Nurse 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

Requirements

Required Qualifications – What it takes to Succeed Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Kentucky with no disciplinary action and ability to hold licenses in multiple states without restriction Minimum 3 years of experience as a nurse in a clinical setting Strong Proficiency with MS Office Suite Word, Excel, Power Point and ability to learn multiple systems Experience with the development and implementation of policies and procedures Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Health Plan experience working with large carriers Previous Medicare/Medicaid experience a plus Previous experience in utilization management, case management, discharge planning and/or home health or rehab Experience working with MCG and HCG guidelines Workstyle: Remote Work at Home Location: Must reside within a 2-hour driving distance of Louisville, Kentucky office to attend meetings and trainings as needed Schedule: Must be available Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time with very limited rotating on-call coverage and oversight during weekends and holidays. Travel: Meet quarterly in Louisville office for meetings Work At Home Requirements: WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role. A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

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Responsibilities

The Pre-Authorization Nurse 2 completes medical necessity and level of care reviews for requested services using clinical judgment and refers to internal stakeholders for review depending on case findings. Educates providers on utilization and medical management processes. Enters and maintains pertinent clinical information in various medical management systems. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.

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