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Utilization Management Representative III

Utilization Management Representative III

CompanyElevance Health
LocationDurham, NC, USA, Richmond, VA, USA, Ashburn, VA, USA, Winston-Salem, NC, USA, Norfolk, VA, USA, Roanoke, VA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Requires a HS diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years of experience in customer service experience in healthcare related setting; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
  • Medical terminology training required.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing technical guidance to UM Reps who handle correspondence and assist callers with issues concerning contract and benefit eligibility for requested continuing pre-certification and prior authorization of inpatient and outpatient services outside of initial authorized set.
  • Assisting management by identifying areas of improvement and expressing a willingness to take on new projects as assigned.
  • Handling escalated and unresolved calls from less experienced team members.
  • Ensuring UM Reps are directed to the appropriate resources to resolve issues.
  • Ability to understand and explain specific workflow, processes, departmental priorities and guidelines.
  • May assist in new hire training to act as eventual proxy for Ops Expert.
  • Exemplifies behaviors embodied in the 5 Core Values.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using the AUMI and Genesys Cloud systems.
  • Behavioral health based medical terminology and experience preferred.