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Clinic Certified Surgical Technologist - $28-50 per hour

Optum

Irvine, CA
3 days ago
$28.27 - $50.48

Job Description

Join Optum as a Clinic Certified Surgical Technologist and play a vital role in improving healthcare for millions. Utilize your clinical expertise to assess appeals and ensure quality care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform initial assessment review of appeals, medical records, and CMS/State Policies
  • Identify if additional information is required to process an appeal
  • Adapt to changes that require cross training on appeal types
  • Work independently using clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Navigate multiple computer programs while managing tasks and priorities

Required Qualifications

  • Current, valid, and unrestricted RN licensure in your state of residence
  • 2+ years of clinical experience in an acute care or an outpatient setting
  • 1+ years of direct experience in Utilization Review, Medicaid and/or Medicare appeals, or related areas
  • Proven experience/understanding of billable services and claims in a managed care environment
  • Solid Microsoft Office skills
  • Access to high-speed internet
  • Ability to work 8-5 within EST

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Medical Appeal experience working with Medicare and Medicaid
  • Solid coding experience or Certified Coder (CPC)

Benefits & Perks

Holiday PayContinuing Education401k retirement planSick payWellness and fitness programsEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insurance