Remote Clinical Review Nurse

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• Training: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Post‑Training:
• Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., or Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

About The Role We are seeking two Clinical Review Nurses (Prior Authorization). In this role, you will analyze prior authorization requests to determine medical necessity and appropriate levels of care in alignment with national standards, contractual requirements, and member benefit coverage. You will provide recommendations to the medical team to support quality, compliance, and cost‑effective care. Key Responsibilities

• Review and process prior authorization requests for Texas Ambetter.
• Ensure compliance with turnaround times and regulatory requirements.
• Apply clinical judgment and national guidelines (e.g., InterQual) to determine medical necessity.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency while navigating multiple systems and applications.
• Monitor and meet performance expectations and productivity metrics.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support quality and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain adherence to state board and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Active RN license (required).
• 2–4 years of prior authorization experience on the insurance/payer side.
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to navigate multiple systems.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred (ADN accepted).
• Experience with TruCare and/or InterQual (IQ).

Disqualifiers

• Lack of prior authorization experience on the insurance/payer side.
• No active RN license.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options. If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com