RN-Medical Case Reviewer 2026-01345
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RN-Medical Case Reviewer 2026-01345
Salary
$6,761.03 Monthly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01345
Department
Department of Workforce Services
Division
Worker's Comp - Casper
Opening Date
05/19/2026
Closing Date
5/29/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Job Classification
SOMC10
Description
Benefits
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Description and Functions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
TheWyoming Department of Workforce Services is seeking a Nurse Case Managerto coordinate, evaluate, and monitor medical care services provided to injured workers receiving benefits under the Workers' Compensation system. This position works closely with healthcare providers, employers, and division professionals to coordinate treatment plans and support injured workers in returning to their pre-injury level of functioning and employment.
Responsibilities include evaluating claimant needs and medical records to direct medical case management activities and ensuring that appropriate medical care is delivered in compliance with division statutes, rules, regulations, and treatment guidelines. The position performs medical review screenings on pre-authorization requests for surgical procedures, obtains and reviews supporting medical documentation, and refers cases for peer review when indicated.
Additional duties include documenting all interactions, reviews, approvals, and denials within the claims management system; reviewing CPT and ICD-10 codes and surgical descriptions for accuracy; and maintaining tracking systems for pre-authorizations, surgical procedures, clinical bills, and prescription requests. The Nurse Case Manager also reviews provider requests for compliance with treatment guidelines and serves as a medical resource for claims analysts by preparing medical questions for various evaluations.
This position further reviews medical bills, prescription requests, urinalysis drug screens (UDS), chiropractic and physical therapy treatments, and durable medical equipment (DME) requests to determine medical relatedness and appropriateness of care.
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Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) , oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL)
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Human Resource Contact: 307-473-3270
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Evaluate claimant needs and medical records to direct medical case management activities.
Provide assistance to healthcare providers, employers, and division professionals in coordinating care and treatment plans.
Ensure that appropriate medical care is delivered to injured workers in a manner that is consistent with the statutes, rules, and regulations of the division.
Perform a medical review screening on pre-authorization requests for proposed surgical procedures.
Obtain all medical documentation to accompany the pre-authorization requests.
Refer cases for peer review as indicated by treatment guidelines and medical reviews.
Document all interactions, reviews, approvals, and denials in the claims management system.
Review CPT and ICD-10 codes and surgical descriptions for accuracy on pre-authorization requests.
Review medical documentation utilizing the Division's treatment guidelines for surgical procedures.
Maintain tracking of all pre-authorization referrals, surgical procedures, clinical bills, and prescription requests
Review pre-authorization provider requests for compliance with treatment guidelines.
Act as a medical resource for claims analysts; write medical questions for multiple @types of evaluations.
Review medical bills, prescription requests, UDS, chiro/PT treatments, and DME for relatedness.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of community resources.
Skills in counseling and consultation.
Ability to apply principles of nursing, particularly medical terminology, and physical and psychosocial principles.
Ability to interpret diagnostic testing.
Ability to critically analyze data.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Nursing)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Minimal travel may be required.
NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt
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For the Veteran's preference consideration, supporting documentation must accompany your application.
Former State of Wyoming employees, who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Supplemental Information
053-Department of Workforce Services - Administration - Workers' Safety & Compensation
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
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Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits- including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options- including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules- vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility- for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development- to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
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