Perform prior authorization and retrospective reviews for outpatient procedures, elective admissions, post-homecare services and DME using medical necessity criteria. Refer to Medical Directors as appropriate, maintain regulatory and accreditation knowledge, comply with policies, and support other duties as assigned. Work remotely with rotating weekend/holiday coverage and overtime.
Astrana Health is looking for a CA-licensed Utilization Review Nurse to assist our Health Services Department. In this position, you will utilize your clinical judgement to approve or deny outpatient medical services for patients based on Medical Necessity Criteria, respective to various Health Plans.
This position requires open availability between Monday through Sunday, 8 A - 8 P. You would be scheduled for 5 shifts per week. This is a remote position for CA-licensed nurses. Candidates must live in California.
We are seeking nurses with at least one year of outpatient Utilization Management experience in a fast-paced setting.
Our Values:
This position requires open availability between Monday through Sunday, 8 A - 8 P. You would be scheduled for 5 shifts per week. This is a remote position for CA-licensed nurses. Candidates must live in California.
We are seeking nurses with at least one year of outpatient Utilization Management experience in a fast-paced setting.
Our Values:
- Put Patients First
- Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
- Operate with Integrity & Excellence
- Be Innovative
- Work As One Team
What You'll Do
- Complete prior authorization/retrospective review of elective inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures, post-homecare services, and durable medical equipment
- Refer cases to Medical Directors as needed/appropriate
- Maintain knowledge of state and federal regulations and accreditation standards
- Comply with internal policies and procedures
- Perform any other job duties as requested
Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted LVN license in CA.
- At least 1 years of outpatient UM experience
- Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
You’ll be Great for this Role If:
- At least two (2) years of health plan, IPA or MSO experience
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with co-workers, senior leadership, and other management
- Experience educating and training staff
Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions
- This is a remote position. Our office is located at 1600 Corporate Center Drive in Monterey Park, CA. Candidates who live within a 30 mile radius of the office may be expected to work hybrid.
- Typical business hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, however, this position requires open availability between 8 AM - 8 PM PST, M-Su. Your schedule will be compromised of 5 shifts per week. Nurses rotate weekend and holiday coverage. Overtime is required in this position.
- The national target pay range for this role is $34.00 - $47.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on job level, geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job-related factors.
Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [email protected] to request an accommodation.
Additional Information:
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Additional Information:
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
About
Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) is a physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare management company. We are building and operating a novel, integrated, value-based healthcare delivery platform to empower our physicians to provide the highest quality of end-to-end care for their patients in a cost-effective manner. Our mission is to combine our clinical experience, best-in-class delivery network, and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to healthcare, and make the US healthcare system more efficient. Our platform currently empowers over 20,000 physicians to provide care for over 1.7 million patients nationwide. Our rapid growth and unique position at the intersection of all major healthcare stakeholders (payer, provider, and patient) gives us an unparalleled opportunity to combine clinical and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to quality healthcare, and reduce the waste in the US healthcare system.
Astrana Health, Inc. Alhambra, California, USA Office
Alhambra, CA, United States
Similar Jobs
Security • Cybersecurity
Design and maintain data pipelines, models, and transformation layers for analytics. Build data contracts, observability and lineage tooling, collaborate with product engineering, and optimize data structures for performance and scalability.
Top Skills:
Cloud-Native ArchitecturesData ContractsData Observability FrameworksDimensional ModelingDockerGoIncremental Data ModelsJvm (Java/Scala/Kotlin)KubernetesLineage TrackingMessage QueuingNode.jsPythonStream Processing
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
Lead sales strategy and execution for Identity, Audiences, Insights and Measurement within Media & Entertainment. Drive revenue growth, bookings, adoption, and upsell across publishers, platforms, CTV, audio, and adtech partners. Manage sales teams, pipeline, forecasting, KPI tracking, quota attainment, and coaching. Build executive relationships, resolve escalations, collaborate cross-functionally on pricing and product, and optimize revenue performance.
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Computer Vision • Hardware • Internet of Things • Software
Manage and grow strategic customer relationships post-implementation, create joint success plans, run executive business reviews and workshops, recommend workflow changes, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure customers realize value from Samsara's IoT platform.
Top Skills:
AppsDriver WorkflowsEquipment MonitoringIotSamsara PlatformTofuVehicle TelematicsVideo-Based Safety
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene
Los Angeles is a global leader in entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many of the biggest players in streaming, digital media and game development call the city home. But the city boasts plenty of non-entertainment innovation as well, with tech companies spanning verticals like AI, fintech, e-commerce and biotech. With major universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and the nearby UC Irvine, the city has a steady supply of top-flight tech and engineering talent — not counting the graduates flocking to Los Angeles from across the world to enjoy its beaches, culture and year-round temperate climate.
Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
- Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
