Utilization Management Administration Coordinator, Phone Intake

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Utilization Management Administrative Coordinator providing non-clinical support and assisting healthcare providers with referral authorizations. Responsible for gathering and processing requests accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

  • Providing high-quality support to healthcare providers contacting the call center to initiate referral authorizations or check the status of existing requests
  • Respond promptly and professionally to incoming calls from providers
  • Accurately gather, verify, and enter provider and member information into the appropriate systems
  • Review and process referral authorization requests according to established UM protocols
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to resolve issues
  • Provide clear, concise, and courteous information regarding UM processes
  • Monitor call queues and manage multiple tasks
  • Identify and escalate complex or urgent cases to the appropriate staff
  • Maintain thorough documentation of all interactions and transactions
  • Participate in ongoing training and quality assurance activities

Requirements:

  • 1 or more years administrative or technical support experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook in a Windows based environment
  • Must have accessibility to high speed DSL or Cable modem for a home office (Satellite internet service is NOT allowed for this role)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or a related field (preferred)
  • Prior member service or customer service telephone experience desired
  • Experience with Utilization Review and/or Prior Authorization, preferably within a managed care organization

Benefits:

  • medical, dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
  • short-term and long-term disability
  • life insurance
  • many other opportunities