Job Description

It takes great medical minds to create powerful solutions that solve some of healthcare’s most complex challenges. Join us and put your expertise to work in ways you never imagined possible. We know you’ve honed your career in a fast-moving medical environment. While Gainwell operates with a sense of urgency, you’ll have the opportunity to work more flexible hours. And working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work-life balance, continuous learning, and career development.

Summary

We are seeking a talented individual for the Nurse Reviewer, Associate position. In this role, you will perform clinical reviews to determine whether medical record documentation supports the need for a service, based on clinical criteria, coverage policies, and utilization and practice guidelines as defined by the review methodologies specific to the contract. This involves accessing proprietary systems to audit medical records, accurately documenting findings, and providing policy and regulatory support for determinations.

Essential Job Functions

• Review and interpret medical records, comparing them against criteria to determine the appropriateness and reasonableness of care. Apply critical thinking and decision-making skills to assess whether the documentation supports the need for the service while maintaining production goals and quality standards.
• Document decisions and rationale to justify review findings or no findings.
• Determine approvals or initiate referrals to the physician consultant, processing their decisions while ensuring denials are explained in sufficient detail and completed within contractual deadlines.
• Perform prior authorization, precertification, and retrospective reviews, and prepare decision letters as needed in support of the utilization review contract.
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical criteria guidelines and complete required CEUs to maintain RN licensure.
• Attend training and scheduled meetings to enhance skills and working knowledge of clinical policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Actively cross-train to perform reviews of multiple claim types, providing a flexible workforce to meet client needs.

What we're looking for

• Active, unrestricted RN licensure from the United States and in your state of primary residence; an active compact multistate RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is also required.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• 1+ years of experience in utilization review or claims auditing.
• Experience using Milliman or InterQual criteria is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet browsers, and typing.

What you should expect in this role

• Home-based position; you must have a work location within the continental U.S.
• Must provide a high-speed internet connection and a work environment free from distractions.
• Full-time schedule during normal business hours is required, as the role involves frequent interactions with the team and other departments.
• May be required to work extended hours for special business needs.
• May be required to travel up to 10% of the time based on business needs.

This position is for pipeline purposes, and we welcome applications on an ongoing basis.

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a , and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our and visit our for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies  is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.

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