Utilization Management Assistant

Your future role at a glance Location: Indianapolis, IN Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Department/Specialty: Utilization Management Schedule: PRN as needed, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm with ability to cover Saturday and Sunday, 8am-4:30pm, eastern time Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Provide various services supporting case management process. Obtain and record authorizations for ancillary services and denial reporting. Facilitate, identify and document all referrals, along with patient choice, to appropriate facilities or agencies. Expedite discharges by transmitting appropriate documentation to providers for acceptance of patient. Document all interactions with payers and communicate status with appropriate staff. Communicate status with case management staff and arrange for patient transfer. Function as a key point of contact between case management staff, admissions and payers. What minimum requirements you’ll need Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. What additional preferences we're seeking Insurance authorization experience required Strong attention to detail, confidentiality (HIPAA), and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Strong Google Workspace skills Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and payer portals e.g. Availity Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here ( for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension Health