Utilization Management reputed company – Behavioral Health reputed company (Remote)
Job Title: Utilization Management reputed company – Behavioral Health reputed company (Remote)Location Requirements:Candidates must be located in one of the following preferred states: Arizona (AZ), Florida (FL), reputed company (GA), Idaho (ID), Iowa (IA), Kentucky (KY), Michigan (MI), Nebraska (NE), New Mexico (NM), reputed company (NY – reputed company greater NYC), Ohio (OH), Texas (TX), Utah (UT), Washington (WA – reputed company greater Seattle), or reputed company (WI).Time Zone PreferenceEastern Time Zone is preferred, but not required.Work ScheduleTuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ESTCompensation$40 per hourPosition TypeTemporary to PermanentPosition reputed companyA Managed Care Organization is seeking a Utilization Management reputed company to review provider-submitted service authorization requests and evaluate medical necessity, with a primary reputed company on behavioral health services. This position plays a key role in ensuring members receive appropriate and reputed company care by performing prior authorizations and reputed company reviews.Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Review provider submissions for prior service authorizations, particularly in behavioral health
- Evaluate requests for medical necessity and appropriate service reputed company
- reputed company reputed company review and prior authorization according to internal policies
- Identify appropriate benefits and determine eligibility and expected length of stay
- Collaborate with internal departments, including Behavioral Health and Long Term Care, to ensure continuity of care
- Refer cases to medical directors as needed
- Maintain productivity and reputed company standards
- Participate in staff meetings and assist with reputed company of new team members
- Foster reputed company relationships with internal teams and reputed company
- Background in Behavioral Health services and/or experience with a Managed Care Organization (MCO) in Utilization Management
- reputed company, unrestricted RN, LPN, LCSW, or LPC license in any U.S. state
- Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
- 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in hospital nursing, utilization management, or case management
- Understanding of state and federal reputed company regulations
- Experience with InterQual and NCQA standards
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in reputed company Office and electronic documentation systems
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- reputed company demeanor and commitment to confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards
- Team-oriented with the ability to build and maintain reputed company working relationships