The Pre-Authorization RN processes service requests in compliance with Medicare and NYS Medicaid guidelines, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely and accurate care delivery. This role involves updating personalized care plans and completing assessments to reflect the current condition of healthcare plan members. The position requires a registered nurse with experience in long-term care, managed care, or geriatrics, and knowledge of utilization management and healthcare regulations.
The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities. Elderplan and HomeFirst, our Medicare and Medicaid managed care health plans, are outstanding examples of how we are expanding services in response to our patients' and members' needs. These high-quality healthcare plans are designed to help keep people independent and living life on their own terms. Even in a non-clinical role, employees have an opportunity to make a positive impact on the quality of our health plan members' lives.
Process all requests for services in accordance with Medicare and NYS Medicaid Guidelines as well as departmental criteria and guidelines. Works collaboratively with other disciplines including Care Manager, Assessment Nurse and Primary Care Physician or other Specialists as necessary to ensure timely provision of services. Coordinates timely completion of UAS NY assessment that accurately reflects current condition of the member. Ensures that the member’s Individualized Person Centered Care Plan has been updated and accurately reflects present status of the member.
Pre-Authorization, Registered Nurse, Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, Care Coordination, Utilization Management, Long-Term Care, Patient Assessment, Interdisciplinary Team