Utilization Management Representative II

Elevance Health•Las Vegas, NV

2d•$18 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

Utilization Management Representative II Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific The Utilization Management Representative II is responsible for managing incoming calls, including triage, opening of cases and authorizing sessions. How you will make an impact: Managing incoming calls or incoming post services claims work. Determines contract and benefit eligibility; provides authorization for inpatient admission, outpatient precertification, prior authorization, and post service requests. Obtains intake (demographic) information from caller. Conducts a thorough radius search in Provider Finder and follows up with provider on referrals given. Refers cases requiring clinical review to a nurse reviewer; and handles referrals for specialty care. Processes incoming requests, collection of information needed for review from providers, utilizing scripts to screen basic and complex requests for precertification and/or prior authorization. Verifies benefits and/or eligibility information. May act as liaison between Medical Management and internal departments. Responds to telephone and written inquiries from clients, providers and in-house departments. Conducts clinical screening process.

Requirements

Requires HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years customer service experience in healthcare related setting and medical terminology training; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.
Certain contracts require a Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Managing incoming calls or incoming post services claims work.
Determines contract and benefit eligibility; provides authorization for inpatient admission, outpatient precertification, prior authorization, and post service requests.
Obtains intake (demographic) information from caller.
Conducts a thorough radius search in Provider Finder and follows up with provider on referrals given.
Refers cases requiring clinical review to a nurse reviewer; and handles referrals for specialty care.
Processes incoming requests, collection of information needed for review from providers, utilizing scripts to screen basic and complex requests for precertification and/or prior authorization.
Verifies benefits and/or eligibility information.
May act as liaison between Medical Management and internal departments.
Responds to telephone and written inquiries from clients, providers and in-house departments.
Conducts clinical screening process.