Utilization Management LPN/LVN Salary Question ...

[caprisonne]

Aloha!

I've recently applied for a Utilization Management LPN position in the state of Washington. So far, the job application process is going well. I have been an LPN for over almost 7 years ... I have a military background (med-surg) as well as civilian med-surg background. I know what the job entails and have had the opportunity to work with people in the field, but salary never came up as I wasn't interested in the work at the time. I was really wondering if someone could give me insight as to a general starting hourly wage as I have no idea what would be a reasonable salary requirement request. I would appreciate any help here, and I realize the figures would be estimates and vary based on employer, location, etc. Thanks in advance for your time!

Cheers!

c.

[dandalora1]

tlburnsrnbsn

Wow! 354 pages! That's just the Aetna radiology criteria!

Is there a technique for studying any of this to retain? LOL Oh my!

I don't know where to begin. I will be in the radiology department for ccn.

Yes, I am aware of the other services they offer.

I have a few weeks before I start. Trying to utilize my time to prepare for ojt so I can get a jump on things.

You have been very helpful! Thank you so much for your time!

[tlburnsrnbsn]

Yeah, I know it is a lot. Start with tests that are ordered frequently. MRI lumbar spine, MRI brain, CT brain, MRI joints, CT abd/pelvis, MRI breast and PET scans would be a good place to start. You are very welcome. Good luck.

[teji]

I have worked in Utilization Management for the last 14 years. I am an LPN. Usually these positions are salary, not hourly. Just starting out Try to get 43,000 settle fo 41,000 if you have to. Find out what their offer is first. I am from PA.

Karen

Hi,

Could you please tell me how much is the money paid if the agreement is made to pay on a per case basis in Utilization review. I am in the mid of an ongoing interview. The employer states that he would pay per case, though the amount is not yet decided. I am new in utilization review.

[dandalora1]

You may want to rethink this. I've been with them for over 6 months. If it sounds too good to be true..... very misleading. You don't actually find out all details until they send you home with your computer...pay is per case at about $2.28 per case. If you get too many cases, they dock your pay big time and use petty reasoning for it at that. They tell you the pay is up to $30.00 per hour but that's not true. If you get over 100 cases per day, they harass you with real petty audits. They don't want you pre certifying too many cases as they have to justify in board meetings to those big insurance companies that pay them. Also, they have some major law suits against them right now. Google their name. the headphones / head set, you have to wear caused me and some other nurses a lot of symptoms...headaches, tinnitus, vertigo, nausea. They are supposed to train you on the dangers of the head sets but they don't. I found out later when I got home and read the inserts in the box for the headsets "Warning, can cause permanent hearing loss or damage" I didn't set the system up, my husband and son did, so I never saw that! Another nurse told me she has lost hearing in one ear already. Plus it nearly takes an act of congress to get time off with your accrued paid time off. I'd really push the questions in the initial interview. The trainer avoided our questions we had on how the pay structure works until we were done training and then it was vague. "Read the fine print"