Utilization Management Representative II (Virtual in Ohio) Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Eastern Time. Must be located in the state of Ohio. Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing flexibility and autonomy. Hybrid/virtual/work policies may limit candidacies to those within reasonable commuting distance from posting location unless an accommodation is granted by law.
The MyCare Ohio health plan focuses on coordinated, trauma-informed, culturally competent, person-centered care addressing physical health, behavioral health, long-term services and supports, and psychosocial needs.
How you will make an impact Responsible for managing incoming calls, triage, opening cases and authorizing sessions.
Primary duties may include managing incoming calls or incoming post services claims work.
Determines contract and benefit eligibility; provides authorization for inpatient admission, outpatient precertification, prior authorization, and post-service requests.
Obtains intake (demographic) information from caller.
Conducts a thorough radius search in Provider Finder and follows up with providers on referrals given.
Refers cases requiring clinical review to a nurse reviewer; handles referrals for specialty care.
Processes incoming requests, collects information needed for review from providers, and uses scripts to screen basic and complex requests for precertification and/or prior authorization.
Verifies benefits and/or eligibility information.
May act as liaison between Medical Management and internal departments.
Responds to telephone and written inquiries from clients, providers and in-house departments.
Conducts clinical screening process.
Minimum Requirements Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of customer service experience in a healthcare-related setting and medical terminology training; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities And Experiences Experience with LTSS support or waivers strongly preferred.
Health plan knowledge (prior authorizations experience) strongly preferred.
Flexibility and strong attention to detail preferred.
For URAC-accredited areas, strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving, facilitation, and analytical skills are preferred.
Elevation Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.