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Utilization Management RN - Remote
- Actalent (Santa Barbara, CA)
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•Job Title: Health Plan Nurse Coordinator - REMOTE POSITION
Non-profit healthcare network is looking for a utilization management registered nurse to join their team on a contract basis! Opportunity to gain experience with Medi-Cal and work REMOTELY in a fast-paced environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
+ CA RN license
+ Flexible to work a 3-month contract
+ Medi-Cal Experience
+ Utilization Management
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
+ Remote opportunity
+ Gain experience with a leading healthcare organization
Job Description
The Health Plan Nurse Coordinator (HPNC) is a Registered Nurse assigned to one of several Health Services’ operational units. These units may include Utilization Management, Case Management, Enhanced Care Management, Disease Management, Pediatric-Whole Child Model, and Population Health programs. The HPNC may perform utilization management activities, which can encompass telephonic or onsite clinical reviews, case or disease management, care coordination or transition, or population health activities. The role may also involve working in sub-specialized programs such as Mental/Behavioral Health services. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish may be required for certain positions.
Responsibilities
+ Comply with HIPAA, Privacy, and Confidentiality laws and regulations.
+ Adhere to Health Plan, Medical Management, and Health Services policies and procedures.
+ Stay current with clinical knowledge related to disease processes.
+ Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with providers, members, vendors, and other healthcare providers.
+ Function as a collaborative member of the Medical Management/Health Services’ multi-disciplinary medical management team.
+ Identify and report quality of care concerns to management and the appropriate department for follow-up.
+ Support and collaborate with management and team members in the implementation and management of Utilization Management, Case Management, Disease Management, Population Health, Care Coordination, and Care Transition activities.
+ Participate in the implementation, assessment, and evaluation of quality improvement activities as it relates to job duties.
+ Adhere to mandated reporting requirements appropriate to professional licensing requirements.
+ Comply with regulatory standards of the governing agency.
+ Maintain a positive, flexible, and open attitude toward operational changes.
+ Attend and actively participate in department meetings.
+ Keep abreast of healthcare benefits, regulatory requirements, disease processes, treatment modalities, and professional nursing standards of practice.
Work Environment
The position involves working in an office setting where the services team, including Case Management, Pharmacy, UM, and Pediatrics team, collaborate. The direct Case Management team consists of two other Case Managers and two administrative staff. The work environment is very collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven, with a focus on employee care.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $47.00/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 Nov 11, 2025.
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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.
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