What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Review Nurse position at GUARANTEE TRUST LIFE INS CO?
Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) is currently seeking a Medical Review Nurse to join our team!
Since 1936, GTL has offered cutting-edge insurance solutions and personalized service for our policyholders and distributors, while supporting personal growth and civic involvement from our employees. We’re seeking candidates who are looking for meaningful work, who want to invest in their growth, and contribute to a company built on timeless virtues and best business practices.
This position is required to work on-site in our Chicagoland (Glenview, IL) office most days. Everyone receives 3 flexible remote days per month and 6 additional Friday PTO days each year! And, we offer half-day Fridays – every Friday!
Role Overview
We are seeking a Registered Nurse with direct health and/or life insurance experience to perform clinical claim reviews and apply policy language using evidence‑based analysis. Prior insurance claims experience is required.
Ideal Candidate
A self‑directed insurance nurse who thrives in a documentation‑heavy, policy‑driven environment and values accuracy, consistency, and collaboration.
This role is not intended for bedside‑only nursing candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Review medical records and clinical documentation for insurance claim determinations.
- Assess medical necessity and apply policy language across Hospital Indemnity, Medicare Supplement, Long Term Care, Accident/Injury, and/or Life insurance products.
- Prepare clear, concise, and defensible written claim summaries and recommendations.
- Collaborate with Claims, Underwriting, Legal, Actuarial, and other internal insurance teams.
- Manage multiple workflows while meeting quality and turnaround standards.
- Maintain accurate, compliant, and audit‑ready documentation.
Success in this role requires excellent analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong understanding of insurance terminology, benefits interpretation, and claims requirements. You must be capable of moving efficiently between processes and projects based on department needs and turnaround expectations. The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment is essential.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) – active license.
- 2–5 years of health and/or life insurance experience, specifically in claims or medical review roles.
- Proven ability to interpret medical records within the context of insurance policy language.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar documentation systems.
The pay range provided is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects potential pay for the job grade for this role at the time of this posting. Compensation will depend on several factors such as specific competencies, relevant education and experience, qualifications, and industry certifications. Compensation ranges are subject to change and may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Provided eligibility requirements are met employees will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical
- Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life Insurance (full premium paid by employer)
- Voluntary Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid time off including vacation, personal days, and sick time
- The amount of time off varies based on tenure and hours worked
- 401(k) and Profit-Sharing retirement plan
- The company matches contributions up to 2% provided the employee contributes a minimum of 3%
- The company may make a discretionary contribution to the Profit-Sharing plan
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Salary : $80,000 - $85,000