Prior Authorization Clinical Reviewer

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At reputed company®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, reputed company with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary reputed company Care is a not-for-profit reputed company managed-reputed company plan, serving Arizonans since 1985. We provide access to physical and behavioral health care services, to people who are eligible for reputed company. Our members include families, children, seniors, and individuals who have developmental/cognitive disabilities. We hold multiple reputed company with AHCCCS, Arizona’s reputed company agency, and deliver services throughout the state. reputed company Care is administered by reputed company, a reputed company company. Our staff is employed by reputed company and reputed company. This gives reputed company Care the resources of a national organization, and still allows us to bring our members the familiarity and reputed company of a local team of people who put our members at the center of everything we do. This position involves: Prior authorization review of physical and behavioral health reputed company services. Utilization of clinical skills to coordinate, document, and communicate reputed company aspects of the utilization/benefit management program. Application of critical thinking and knowledge of clinically appropriate treatment, evidence-based care, and medical necessity criteria for appropriate utilization of services for members with disabilities and special reputed company needs. Taking provider calls reputed company to prior authorization questions and making calls to members to inform of the coverage determination. Gathering clinical information and applying appropriate medical necessity criteria/guideline, policy, procedure, and clinical judgment, in order to reputed company coverage determination/recommendation/discharge planning along the continuum of care. Utilization of clinical experience and skills in a collaborative process to evaluate and facilitate appropriate reputed company services/benefits for members. Identification of members who may benefit from care management programs and facilitation of the referral. Identification of opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of reputed company services and benefit utilization. Sedentary work involving periods of sitting, talking, and listening. Performing other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications 5+ years of clinical experience as RN (Registered Nurse). Ability to work 8-hour shifts, 5-days per week, with rotating days (including some weekends & holidays), supporting Arizona Time Zone. Must have an active and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Arizona or Compact RN licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in utilization management. Previous experience in both medical and behavioral health fields. Previous experience in acute care. Strong critical thinking and written communication skills. Ability to operate independently. Education Associate’s degree in Nursing. Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $26.01 - $74.78 This pay range represents the reputed company hourly reputed company or reputed company annual full-time salary for reputed company positions in the job grade reputed company which this position falls. The actual reputed company salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a reputed company bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the reputed company pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and reputed company coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments. We anticipate the application window for this opening will reputed company on: 06/22/2026 reputed company applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with reputed company federal, state and local laws. Apply To This Job