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Medusind

Utilization Review Specialist – LPN Required

Medusind

. Lead training for new onshore Representatives and oversee development of payer-specific training materials .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Utilization Review and Behavioral Health, with a strong focus on insurance authorization processes and clinical documentation standards. Proficient in EMR systems and Salesforce, ensuring compliance with payer requirements and effective communication with facilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Utilization Review ExperienceInsurance Authorization ProcessesEMR Systems ProficiencyBehavioral Health Regulations Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Utilization ReviewClinical Documentation ReviewCase ManagementPrior AuthorizationDocumentation StandardizationTraining DevelopmentAccuracy MonitoringKnowledge TransferPeer Review CoordinationAuthorization Compliance
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsFollow-Up SkillsTask PrioritizationInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceEMR SystemsWorkflow Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Industry Keywords
Behavioral HealthMedical Necessity CriteriaLevels of CareDocumentation GapsAuthorization Approvals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead training for new onshore Representatives and oversee development of payer-specific training materials
  • Conduct CDI and documentation standardization training across customers
  • Partner with QA to perform ongoing utilization review audits and monitor accuracy trends
  • Provide educational feedback to facilities on supporting documentation required for authorization approvals
  • Support knowledge transfer to Training Leads and disseminate new payer/process updates
  • Conduct administrative, concurrent utilization, and retrospective reviews via live, voicemail, fax, and portal reviews
  • Coordinate peer reviews as needed
  • Provide Assignment of Responsibility form templates at admission when required
  • Enter utilization review authorization information into facility EMR billing systems and internal workflow systems
  • Follow up on pending authorizations to secure approvals and documentation
  • Document and track utilization review activities in Salesforce and designated systems
  • Assist with document retrieval from EMRs
  • Act as liaison between facilities and internal teams
  • Send morning and end-of-day facility status updates and weekly stakeholder summaries
  • Maintain understanding of levels of care, insurance authorization requirements, and behavioral health regulations
  • Identify documentation gaps affecting authorization approvals
  • Review clinical documentation from a licensed nursing perspective and communicate charting deficiencies to facilities
  • Serve as clinical resource for escalations and complex case reviews
  • Ensure authorization requests comply with policies and payer requirements
  • Perform additional utilization review and prior authorization duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential
  • Minimum of 2 years of Behavioral Health Clinical, Utilization Review, case management, or prior authorization experience preferred
  • Knowledge of insurance authorization processes, levels of care, and medical necessity criteria
  • Excellent verbal and written communication for facility interactions
  • High level of accuracy and strong organizational, follow-up, and documentation skills
  • Proficiency in EMR systems, Salesforce, and other workflow platforms
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple authorization cases simultaneously