Pre-Authorization Nurse

The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities. Elderplan and Home First, 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.

Process all requests for elective services in accordance with departmental criteria and guidelines. Communicates all elective hospital admissions to the appropriate Utilization Management Coordinator and/or Care Manager to ensure timely receipt of information and continuity of member care.

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program; current LPN NY license and registration required. Minimum of 1-3 years Medical/Surgical nursing experience; prior managed care experience preferred; familiarity with Utilization management processes preferred. Working knowledge of Windows, Word and Excel. Knowledge of current standards of medical practice and healthcare delivery systems. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Good analytical abilities.