The Utilization Management Representative (UMR) provides office support for all units within the Utilization Management and/or Population Health Department. (Utilization Review, Concurrent Review, Population Health and Case Management.) The UMR position will assist with incoming authorization requests; data entry of clinical information, pre-certification requests. Additional responsibilities include direct communication with KSC Clinic Representatives as needed. The Utilization Management Representative is responsible for clerical support relative to the Bed Day process. Under the supervision of the Transfer Nurses, the Utilization Management Representative is primarily responsible for the collection, reporting, clarification and entry of bed day data and pre and post-acute certification requests for specific services. Under the supervision of the Health Service Supervisor, the Utilization Management Representative is primarily responsible for collection of non-clinical data, report generation, health plan coordination for non-clinical issues, and other administrative duties that are required to provide comprehensive coordination of services. Additional duties can include handling and appropriately directing referral status requests received via phone and assisting with requesting clinical updates via phone and fax from facilities. Other duties as assigned.
Job Title: Utilization Management Representative
Location:Pearland Administrative Office
Department:Utilization Management
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $35,240 - $43,535 (Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.)
Qualifications
Education
Required: High School diploma or GED from an accredited program
Preferred: College level courses
Experience
Required: 2 ?3 years of managed care experience either in a physician office or hospital setting health plan,
ACO, or other managed care setting.
Preferred: Knowledge of CPT & ICD 10 Coding methodologies.
License(s)
Required: Valid Texas driver?s license
Preferred: Epic System usage.
Special Skills
Required: Knowledge of medical terminology, HMO, PPO and referral processes.
Excellent communication skills
Alpha/numeric data entry and basic PC Literacy
Preferred: N/A
Other
Required: Excellent time management skills
Preferred: N/A
Working Environment: Office/Medical Office
About Us
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