Utilization Management Associate (CST or MST time zone)

Remote Worker - N/A Description ProgenyHealth is a leading provider of care management solutions for premature and medically complex newborns. Our program promotes appropriate utilization, improves access, educates family members and reduces costs. Our team of neonatologists, pediatricians, and NICU nurses provide continuity of care in collaboration with providers from hospital to home and throughout the first year of life. The Utilization Management Associate (UMA) will assist the ProgenyHealth UM program by providing administration support to the Utilization Review department. This includes: intake, screening and precertification of appropriate healthcare services. They will also be responsible for assisting the Clinical Care Nurses with clerical tasks associated with discharge planning/utilization review functions. The UMA will report to the Supervisor of Utilization Review. Hours for this job will be Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm EST, with flexibility as needed. Perform outreach calls to hospitals for follow-up clinical information and discharge info Process new admissions: this includes update of patient demographics; create new case in BabyTrax®; document new case in client system; assign Clinical Care Nurse Communicate verbally and/or written prior authorizations based on client specifications Receive incoming calls for UM and refer to appropriate staff member Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of required information that meets risk management, regulatory, and accreditation requirements Provides additional support and project work within the various Care Management areas of accountability as needed. Requirements Qualifications 1 - 3 years of experience in customer service in a healthcare environment. Insurance/payor experience preferred. Working knowledge of healthcare terminology. Professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas as well as interact professionally and effectively with members, clients, and staff from all departments within and outside the company. Problem solving skills with the ability to look for root causes and implementable, workable solutions. Must be proficient at an intermediate to advanced level in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, & Word. Must be fluent in English. Proficiency in a second language is highly desirable. Must be self-motivated and willing to learn multiple tasks. Must be well-organized and able to prioritize tasks. Must have commitment to excellence in customer service. Some of the benefits we offer our team are: Paid Time Off 401K with company match Short- and Long-Term Disability Group Life Insurance ProgenyHealth positively recruits people from diverse backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr ProgenyHealth, LLC