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Los Angeles, CA
Manager of Utilization Management
Los Angeles, CA
Renner-Bogisich
Los Angeles, CA
Manager of Utilization Management
  • Monitors, evaluates and provides ongoing feedback to staff, in a timely manner, regarding work performance, incorporating performance improvement goals
  • Oversee the Utilization Management Committee and ensure adequate representation for UM on all work teams and committees
  • Develop, recommend and manage department budget
  • Administers quality standards that have been established for all Utilization Management, Care Coordination and support staff
  • Oversight of clinical rounds both internally and with health plans and providers for the purpose of utilization management
  • Direct the development, implementation, and updating the approval process for the Utilization Management Plan
  • Provide innovation and input to improve member care, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance
New York, NY
Manager, Utilization Management Required
New York, NY
VonRueden, Mante and Cummings
New York, NY
Manager, Utilization Management Required
  • Provide weekly updates to Director of Utilization Management
  • Develop relationship and acting as back-up liaison with payers, providers and facilities regarding UM policies and procedures
  • Monitor caseloads/workload and performance
  • Assist and monitor referral and triage process and review all emergent cases with Director of UM and CHIPA Physician Advisor
  • Assist with reviewing and updating UM policies and procedure
  • Participate in provider and plan meetings as assigned
  • Assist/monitor consistency amongst UM staff in application of Level of Care Criteria
present
Chicago, IL
Director of Utilization Management
Chicago, IL
Fahey-Nienow
present
Chicago, IL
Director of Utilization Management
present
  • Participate in creating, developing, updating, and maintaining department policies and procedures
  • Attends Morning Meeting on a daily basis. Provides critical information
  • Develop and adhere to department budget including growth planning
  • Implement management processes according to organization and department policies and procedures
  • Works with the Medical Directors with decision making of medical necessity cases, specialists, and primary care physicians
  • Assists nurses in developing contacts and relationships with providers, provider’s office staff and ancillary facilities personnel
  • Assists nurses in developing contacts and relationships with payers and other clients
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
University of Arizona
Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
Skills Skills
  • Assesses inpatient services for members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost effectiveness and compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines
  • Analyzes clinical service requests from members or providers against evidence based clinical guidelines
  • Identifies appropriate benefits, eligibility and expected length of stay for requested treatments and/or procedures
  • Refers appropriate cases to Medical Directors and presents them in a consistent and efficient manner
  • Requests additional information from members or providers in consistent and efficient manner
  • Makes appropriate referrals to other clinical programs
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to promote Molina Care Model
  • Adheres to UM policies and procedures
  • Oral and written communication, Critical thinking, Organization and time management, and Customer service
  • Current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Texas
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Utilization Management Case Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5+ years of related experience with 3+ years of experience in an Adult, Acute Care setting (Medical-Surgical, Emergency Room, Critical Care, etc.)
  • Experience in Managed Care organization
  • Experience in Home Health, Community Health/Outreach or acute care UR/Discharge Planning
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Director of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • BSN and/or Degree in Business or Healthcare Management
  • Strong Utilization Management experience
  • Knowledge of the Health Care Delivery system
  • Management background
  • Knowledge of current Care / Case / Disease Management methodologies and Program Development
  • Broad clinical knowledge
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Utilization Management Reviewer, Junior Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work closely with Behavioral Health Clinical Manager to develop and implement a utilization management program for the Wyoming State Hospital
  • Complete utilization reviews for continuing stay, based on medical necessity criteria within timeline
  • Assess and recognizes benefit value to cost and acts upon cases to affect savings while maintaining quality care
  • Complete reports to capture utilization patterns, barriers to discharge, and make system of care recommendations
  • Attend various clinical treatment team meetings on-site at the State Hospital
  • Work closely with facility, family/guardian, and community providers to ensure successful discharge of state hospital patients
  • Maintains knowledge of cultural differences including socioeconomic factors, cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs, and researches these differences as needed via libraries, Internet and/or professional journals
  • Maintains current knowledge of Federal, State, and local funding along with community resources available
  • Experience with the serious, persistently mentally ill population preferred
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Senior Director of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and/or Business or Healthcare Management
  • Knowledge of current Care / Case / Disease Management methodologies and Program development
  • Solid management background
  • Knowledge of the Healthcare Delivery System
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Utilization Management Case Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 and CPT coding
  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • 2 years of managed care experience
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Utilization Management Case Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • 2+ years of prior Utilization Management experience (Admissions, Utilization Review, and/or Discharge Planning)
  • Strong knowledge of Medicaid / Medicaid programs
  • Working knowledge of Interqual
  • Solid clinical and assessment skills
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Utilization Management Rep Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1 year of customer service or call-center experience; proficient analytical, written and oral communication skills; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
  • Medical terminology training and experience in medical or insurance field preferred
  • ECC and WMDS experience preferred
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Director, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee the operations of the referral management, telephonic utilization review, prior authorization, and case management functions
  • Support and perform case management, disease management and on-site concurrent review functions as necessary
  • Provide support to Provider Relations issues related to Utilization issues for hospitals and physician providers
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Manager, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Review analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives
  • Develop, implement and maintain compliance, policies and procedures regarding medical utilization management functions
  • Develop, implement, and maintain utilization management programs to facilitate the use of appropriate medical resources and decrease the business unit's financial exposure
  • Compile and review multiple reports on work function activities for statistical and financial tracking purposes to identify utilization trends and make recommendations to management
  • Facilitate on-going communication between utilization management staff and contracted providers
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Director, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides direction and oversight to ensure effective management of inpatient care, discharge planning, and prior authorizations
  • Optimizes processes and workflows to achieve successful quality outcomes and benefit maximization within the scope of responsibility
  • Possesses the flexibility to act as a subject matter expert liaison for Clinical Services and/or a leader on cross-functional teams
  • Formulates strategic solutions to enhance quality outcomes
  • Executes periodic competitor utilization management program comparison and analysis to ensure WellCare’s utilization management program maintains competitive edge
  • Provides leadership and support to front-line staff, supervisors and managers
  • Promotes and improves environment of Provider and Health Plan partnership
  • Ensures monitoring and tracking tools are in place to adequately link and assess production and quality driven work products and outcomes to individual performers
  • Develops formal policies, procedures and workflows that effectively guide work activity
  • Develops formal department-specific new employee orientation and training programs
  • Chairing monthly UM meetings
  • Required A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
  • Preferred A Master's Degree in Business, Public Health or Healthcare administration
  • Required 7+ years of experience in acute clinical/surgical experience and/or behavioral health clinical setting
  • Required 3+ years of management experience in a managed health care setting
  • Required Other current experience in utilization management to include pre-authorization, utilization review, concurrent review, discharge planning, and/or skilled nursing facility reviews
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills Independent problem solving to overcome barriers and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
  • Ability to lead/manage others
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities
  • Demonstrated written communication skills
  • Ability to create, review and interpret treatment plans
  • Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Demonstrate effective critical thinking and decision making skills
  • Ability to communicate on any level required to meet the demands of the position
  • Ability to correctly write business letters and comprehensive reports
  • Preferred Other Utilization review/management certification, or equivalent professional certification
  • Required Intermediate Microsoft Word Ability to use proprietary health care management system
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Director, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Required A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), Health Administration, Nutrition or business related field
  • Intermediate Demonstrated problem solving skills Independent problem solving to overcome barriers and meet deadlines
  • Intermediate Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
  • Intermediate Ability to create, review and interpret treatment plans
  • Intermediate Other Demonstrate effective critical thinking and decision making skills
  • Intermediate Other Ability to communicate on any level required to meet the demands of the position
  • Intermediate Other Ability to correctly write business letters and comprehensive reports
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Director, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent work experience is required
  • Master's Degree in Nursing is preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in acute clinical/surgical experience and/or behavioral health clinical setting is required
  • 3+ years of management experience in a managed health care setting is required
  • Current experience in utilization management to include pre-authorization, utilization review, concurrent review, discharge planning, and/or skilled nursing facility reviews is required
  • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) is required
  • Utilization review/management certification, or equivalent professional certification is preferred
  • Intermediate Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required
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VP, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinates the Medical Management Committee’s activities and interactions with applicable company and UM. Acts as a resource for problem solving with all departments
  • Responsible for identification of UM function needs and for the preparation of a program including staff duties designed to meet the needs of the company; this involves constant evaluation of the program with recommendations for revision as indicated
  • Responsible for implementing a UM management program that is structured to meet the needs of the patients and is not overly burdensome for the PCP’s to manage
  • The solicitation of this program to customers must provide a mission for retention of members as well as advocate improvements to market future members with a goal of securing future success of the company
  • Manages staffing ratios of all personnel, the assignment of duties, the supervision of the effectiveness of the UM program related to staff, within the structure of the budget for the department
  • Ensures staff has access to necessary training relevant to their duties to maximize operational efficiency using all resources available
  • Motivates employees; key to effectiveness of the Vice President is the ability to motivate and work with staff
  • Responsible for maintaining a continuum in policy that meets national standards and health plan guidelines guaranteeing the effectiveness and success of the UM Program
  • Accountable for disseminating information to the Medical Management Committee regarding UM function and activities of the department
  • Collaborates with leadership team for planning, development, and implementing business projects for overall success of the company
  • Submits a written quarterly analysis of UM activities to the Medical Management Committee and all clients. The information should include effectiveness of UM program and staff, and if indicated, a plan of action to meet UM goals
  • Oversees and ensures that WellMed UM Department adheres to all regulations and contractual agreements. Provides in-services on compliance to better prepare WellMed clinics for audits
  • Responsible for planning the UM budget and all expenditures within the framework of the company budget; this responsibility includes the management of salaries, operating expenses, and UM assets used for daily operations
  • Participates in the budgeting process by informing the CMO of capital and operating needs
  • Performs other duties at the request of the department head
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (8 additional years of comparable work experience beyond the required years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree)
  • Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse, licensed in Texas
  • 8+ years of management-level utilization management experience in managed care with HMO health plans
  • Progressive experience working with contract language, claims, UM management guidelines and accreditation guidelines
  • Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to delegate assignments with diplomacy
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with professional and non-professional staff utilizing effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to solve problems and coordinate multiple activities
  • Must possess sound knowledge of managed care, NCQA and federal regulations
  • Working knowledge of referral processes, claims, case management, contracting and physician practices
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Manager Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversees the Inpatient case management area
  • Manage a team size of approximately 15 - 20 nurses
  • Responsible for metrics of team and productivity reporting
  • Responsible for auditing of nurses to monitor that clinical criteria guidelines are being followed
  • Daily/weekly multidisciplinary case rounds
  • Required to created innovative approaches to meeting metrics
  • Responsible for participating in workgroups and initiatives
  • Support and drives change management for all initiative
  • Responsible for auditing and staff development, training, performance management and all hiring/ onboarding processes
  • Troubleshoot and investigate claims and authorization issues as needed
  • Participation in Regional/national committee meetings
  • Occasional local/national travel
  • Work queues management
  • Daily census management
  • Registered Nurse (RN), current and unrestricted license
  • Experienced with medical necessity guidelines including MCG guidelines and/or InterQual guidelines
  • Experienced in Medicaid, Medicare and/or Commercial lines of business
  • Understanding utilization review process including census management
  • 3 or more years of acute med/surge experience post licensure
  • Intermediate computer skills to include Microsoft Office, email, Internet and clinical programs
  • MCG Certification
  • 3 or more years supervisory/leadership experience
  • 3 or more years of Managed Care experience
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Manager, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conducts utilization data analysis (avoidable days, readmissions, UMAB, PRS reports, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, PDRs, etc.) for trending and development of performance improvement initiatives. Partners with the UM Chief and KFH/TPMG local medical center leadership, to engage the following areas in the development and implementation of a comprehensive utilization management work plan to meet or exceed medical center targets: Physicians, managers across the continuum, and TPMG/KFH service leaders and managers. May include oversight of the coordination of KP members' care with leaders responsible for UM activities associated with alliance/contract hospitals and networks
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across the continuum of care including, but not limited to (HBS, TPMG Sub-specialty departments, Nursing, MSW, PT/OT, HH, Hospice, SNF, CCM, Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation, etc.). to ensure patient care is effectively provided, clinically appropriate, service oriented, safe and cost effective. Partners with TPMG to provide UM related education and training as needed
  • Manages department budget and finances. Develops implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures
  • Minimum three (3) years of previous experience in utilization management activities required
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Director Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides overall direction, design, development implementation and monitoring of utilization programs to meet the Service Area's or Medical Center's utilization goals while maintaining customer satisfaction
  • Acts as a resource to the medical staff, administrative staff, divisional, SCPMG, TPMG and external regulatory agencies in all issues relating to utilization management within the Service Area or Medical Center
  • Analyzes and reports significant utilization trends, patterns, and impact to appropriate departmental and medical staff committees
  • May direct the operations of outside referrals/transportation services
  • May serve as contract liaison for the Service Area or Medical Center on issues pertaining to new or existing contracts with outside vendors
  • Develops, monitors and controls department's budgets
  • Hires, coaches, trains and disciplines staff to ensure smooth operations in utilization management
  • Also facilitates educational training for medical staff on issues related to utilization management
  • Master's degree in a related field such as nursing, business or health services administration preferred
  • CCM Preferred
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Director Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Day to Day Operations: Directs the day-to-day operations for Regional Utilization Management, case coordination, discharge planning. Plans, supervises, and evaluates work assignments. Ensures timeliness and appropriateness of review of cases. Directs and coordinates team efforts to optimize hospital days. Participates in utilization rounds for timely, appropriate medical treatment. Evaluates plan of care. Communicates discharges to Bed Control in tight bed situations. Manages patient complaints related to UM or discharge planning. Oversees denials, termination of benefits, and appeals processes. Directs programs that optimize patient/family and/or member satisfaction with care received in the KP and non-Kaiser facilities setting. Develops strategies for determining the most cost-effective, efficient levels of continuing patient care. Provides clinical leadership and support to patient care team
  • Department Performance Excellence: Directs the quality and performance criteria, policies and procedures, and service standards for the utilization management operations. Leads, contributes, and provides technical leadership to highly visible, large, complex multi-dimensional analytical and clinical projects that identify and resolve utilization management issues of strategic importance to the Hawaii Region. Evaluates utilization reviews and determines program improvements. Implements modifications and improvements to existing programs as needed. Designs research plans for data gathering and analysis. Participates in interpreting analysis and developing action plans accordingly. Determines goals and priorities with management team sponsors. Ensure that action plans integrate well across other departments in the continuum of care
  • Authorizations and Referrals Management:Provide management and supervision of the Authorization and Referrals Management. Ensure that referrals are processed accurately and timely. Ensure that referral guidelines are up to date and processed accurately and timely. Develops, coaches and manages a staff dedicated to providing high quality clinical care/service. Determines the appropriate staffing requirements and develops processes to interview, hire, train and maintain the department staff. Assesses professional development needs of staff and plans for training/continuing education of professional staff
  • This job description is not all encompassing
  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a clinical environment to include outpatient, acute, or post-acute care
  • Master's Degree in health care administration, public administration, nursing, health services or business administration, or related field
  • Knowledge of Home Health, Palliative Care Hospice and SNF programs
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VP-utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • MD or RN license
  • 5+ years of utilization management experience in a health plan
  • Team leadership roles
  • Ability to work closely with related teams and leaders
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to build and manage the utilization management function in our fast-moving environment
  • Experience doing utilization reviews and leading utilization management teams
  • Ability to create and teach utilization management guidelines
  • Understand how to create and refine processes
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VP, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the development, implementation and application of clinical strategy as it relates to Utilization Management (along with the Chief Medical Director)
  • Coordinates the development, implementation and application of policies and procedures for utilization management in partnership with the Chief Medical Director. Interacts with Corporate, and other local market health plan Medical Directors and Health Services management as needed
  • Responsible for overall inpatient and outpatient UM outcomes, including the location of work teams (both centralized and decentralized teams). Directs the development and establishment of business process improvement activities to optimize performance
  • Advises committees on current standards and requirements for their respective programs
  • Maintains a working knowledge of legislative changes that may potentially affect utilization trends, practices, and standards. Ensures that compliance and regulatory standards are met with regard to department policies and procedures
  • Ensures adherence for accreditation (NCAQ, URAC, other) activities within the Enterprise
  • Serves as a resource both to department staff and those outside the department for information and consultation on issues relating to Utilization Management including consulting on the design of the new Medical Management platform
  • Ensures that pertinent, comprehensive, and accurate statistical information related to Plan activities is available and monitored
  • Recruits, develops, and motivates staff. Initiates and communicates a variety of personnel actions including employment, termination, performance reviews, salary reviews, and disciplinary actions
  • Cultivates interdepartmental communication and cooperation to maximize service to members and providers and to assure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to problem solving and utilization management
  • Required A Bachelor's Degree in nursing
  • Preferred A Master's Degree in nursing or healthcare administration
  • Required 10+ years of experience in a health insurance environment with an emphasis in managed care programs
  • Required 7+ years of management experience preferably in a managed care environment
  • Required 5+ years of experience in Utilization Management
  • Advanced Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines Ability to work independently, handle multiple assignments and prioritize workload
  • Advanced Ability to create, review and interpret treatment plans Ability to create, review and interpret treatment plans
  • Advanced Demonstrated negotiation skills Demonstrates negotiation skills
  • Advanced Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills Demonstrates high level time management and priority setting
  • Advanced Demonstrated leadership skills Abilty to lead and manage others
  • Advanced Demonstrated written communication skills Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced Ability to implement process improvements
  • Advanced Demonstrated organizational skills
  • Advanced Other Thorough knowledge of utilization review practices and standards for managed care delivery programs, ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, discharge planning, quality improvement and credentialing
  • Advanced Other Knowledge of information systems programs related to managed care
  • Required Other current state license
  • Required Intermediate Microsoft Excel Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project and Outlook
  • Required Intermediate Microsoft Project
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Utilization Management Rep-st Louis Resume Examples & Samples

  • Requires High school diploma/GED
  • 2 years customer service experience in healthcare related setting and medical terminology training; coding, problem solving, and strong organization, written and oral skills; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
  • Able to multitask and work independently
  • Excellent computer skills and typing skills are strongly preferred
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Manager of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary teams to plan and coordinate care across the continuum
  • Manages transportation program to ensure appropriate utilization of resources which meet Health
  • Provides direction to staff regarding utilization review, care coordination, discharge planning, and other services across the continuum of care
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in utilization management and discharge planning in an acute care setting to also include supervisory or management experience
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Senior Dir, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides direction and oversight to ensure effective management of inpatient care, discharge planning, and prior authorizations for medical or behavioral health
  • Optimizes processes and work flows to achieve successful quality outcomes and benefit maximization within the scope of responsibility
  • Possesses the flexibility to act as a subject matter expert liaison for Health Services and/or a leader on cross-functional teams
  • Serves as an instrumental partner in development of key performance indicators. Monitors and tracks key performance indicators to independently identify over/under utilization patterns and/or deviation from expected results
  • Develops processes and procedures to ensure department-wide compliance with contractual, regulatory (Federal/State) and accreditation entities
  • Serves as the subject matter expert for inpatient and prior authorization management for future expansion and growth efforts
  • Develops formal policies, procedures and work flows that effectively guide work activity
  • Provides direction on a corporate level for the interface between EMMA and Excelys so that authorizations can map to claims
  • Responsible for expanding UM on a regional basis
  • Responsible for assessing the market's need for onsite concurrent review, working collaboratively with the market to place the staff in facilities
  • In collaboration with our UM Medical director and VP, assists in identifying and then implementing strategies to correct trends of either over or under utilization
  • Serves as a key member in the Clinical Services Organization's leadership team
  • Collaborates with operations to decrease turnaround times on authorization requests coming through the intake unit
  • Collaborates with appeals and grievances to identify issues with current authorization processes and to identify trends which could improve application of criteria and processes
  • Chairs a monthly Utilization Management meeting with representatives from all lines of business to identify and resolve issues impacting members, providers and claims payment
  • Ensures that we are actively engaging on Medical Director reviews and strategies when an external review source is needed so that timely medical determination can be made
  • Oversees UM portion of readiness reviews, External Quality Review Organization (EQRO) reviews and NCQA reviews for the markets managed by corporate UM
  • Serves as the primary resource for determining our future UM processes for the PEGA system conversion
  • Required A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), Health Administration, Business, or related field
  • Preferred Other MBA, MPH or MHA
  • Required 7+ years of experience in acute clinical/surgical experience
  • Required 5+ years of management experience in a managed health care setting
  • Required 5+ years of experience in in progressively challenging positions
  • Advanced Demonstrated problem solving skills Independent problem solving to overcome barriers and meet deadlines
  • Advanced Ability to lead/manage others
  • Advanced Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities
  • Advanced Ability to create, review and interpret treatment plans
  • Advanced Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Advanced Other Demonstrate effective critical thinking and decision making skills
  • Advanced Other Ability to communicate on any level required to meet the demands of the position
  • Advanced Other Ability to correctly write business letters and comprehensive reports
  • Required Intermediate Microsoft Excel Proficient in Microsoft Outlook applications, including Word,Excel, Power Point and Outlook
  • Required Intermediate Healthcare Management Systems (Generic)
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Director, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support and perform case management, disease management and on site concurrent review functions as necessary
  • Coordinate efforts with the Member Services and Connections Departments to address members and providers issues and concerns in compliance with medical management requirements
  • Maintain compliance with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards for utilization management functions for the prior authorization unit
  • Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures regarding the prior authorization function
  • Identify quality and risk management issues and facilitate the collection of information for quality improvement and reporting purposes
  • Compile and review multiple reports for statistical and financial tracking purposes to identify utilization trends and assist in financial forecasting
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Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5+ years of experience as LPN/LVN required
  • 5+ years of experience in Case Management, UM preferred
  • Ability to utilize a Windows PC and learn new/complex applications easily
  • Must have a current LPN for the State of which you reside
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Director, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
  • 1+ year of utilization management and/or case management experience
  • Previous management experience including responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of staff
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Case Manager, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must be licensed in the state of Florida as a Registered Nurse
  • Associates Degree in Nursing required. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, crisis-oriented environment
  • Prefer CCM or CPHM certifications
  • Minimum required experience: 1+ years
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Director of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for utilization, quality, and continuous improvement within the job scope
  • Knowledge of computer programs, navigation of electronic programs (automated referral management system, CMS criteria, MCG criteria, Health Plan portal navigation)
  • Contributes to and supports the corporation’s Utilization and quality initiatives by planning, communicating, and encouraging team and individual contributions toward the corporation’s quality improvement efforts
  • Direct oversight of the day to day activities of the Utilization management department, policies, procedures, and overall management of the team
  • Assist in education of the teammates and acts as resource professional
  • Participates in UM/QA Committee and conducts required related functions
  • Supports and participates in the UM/QA initiatives, plan and Committee
  • Participates in Health Plan, NCQA, and CMS audits
  • Work with other departments in a cooperative manner to achieve company goals, i.e., Inpt/opt CM teams, clinical operations, , Quality Improvement, claims, Contracting/Network Services, , Finance, and Administration
  • Participate in creating, developing, updating, and maintaining department policies and procedures
  • Supervises and participates in case finding management process (Identifying members for case management, identifying alternative resources for the referrals,) with health plan
  • Participates in CQI of UM Management Department
  • Provides input on system issues and enhancements
  • Investigates alternative resources for members, works with opt CM/SW team
  • Assists nurses in developing contacts and relationships with payers and other clients
  • Assists nurses in developing contacts and relationships with providers, provider’s office staff and ancillary facilities personnel
  • Develops a working knowledge of contracts with facilities and alternative care providers as well as Medicare and managed care organizations, benefits and contracts
  • Works with the Medical Directors with decision making of medical necessity cases, specialists, and primary care physicians
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Manager, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure compliance with established referral, pre-certification and authorization policies, procedures and processes
  • Facilitate ongoing communication between care management staff, utilization management staff and contracted providers
  • Maintain compliance with URAC, federal and state regulations and contractual agreements, including HIPAA
  • Develop, implement and maintain compliance regarding medical utilization management and appeals functions
  • Monitor the effectiveness of existing outreach and intervention efforts
  • Ensure appropriate medical necessity review for all levels of care and assure appropriate knowledge, education, and interventions are conducted for members defined to be at risk
  • Monitor data, trends and potential quality improvement opportunities including provider issues, service gaps, member needs
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Manager of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Design Clinical Operations/utilization management programs and processes to meet current strategic needs and to anticipate future strategic changes
  • Develop and manage inpatient and outpatient care management programs throughout the continuum of care delivery. Assure programs provide for (1) cost-effective use of patient care resources and case delivery at the most appropriate level; (2) collaboration with the medical staff on resource utilization issues; and (3) compliance with utilization-related private contracts, all regulating agencies, and applicable federal and state regulatory mandates
  • Direct the Clinical Case Management, Concurrent Review Staff, and Pre-certification functions of the Clinical Services division. -
  • Develop strategic and operational plans in accordance with organizational and departmental strategic initiatives and goals
  • Develop, recommend and manage department budget
  • Lead, develop and mentor a management team. Develop staff performance plans, provide regular performance feedback, manage direct reports and perform personnel actions in accordance with policy & procedure
  • Model and inculcate organizational values
  • Direct the development, implementation, and updating the approval process for the Utilization Management Plan
  • Analyze and monitor quality, cost reimbursement and utilization trends. Identify problem areas, develop strategies, and recommend action plans for resolution. -
  • Design overall department structure such that a) staffing is appropriate and cost-effective; b) technology use is maximized; and c) staff and operational performance standards are met or exceeded
  • Work closely with senior management and Medical Directorate to ensure integration of Clinical Operations strategies
  • Facilitate interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure efficient coordination of Clinical Operations
  • Collaborate across departments on projects, such as the design, production, and timely distribution of Clinical Support Reports, utilization reports, physician performance reports, and other reports as assigned
  • Experience working with related legal and regulatory requirements required - Registered Nurse with current unencumbered California license
  • Advanced degree in business, public health administration, or equivalent education and experience preferred - Strong computer skills
  • Bachelors of Science Nursing ( BSN) - 3+ years healthcare experience in a provider organization
  • Experience managing a team of registered nurses in a fast paced, time-sensitive environment, demonstrating the ability to motivate to continuously improve their performance with successful outcomes
  • Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action, deal tactfully with personnel, residents/patients, family members, visitors, etc., and seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices
  • Possess ability to educate, inform, advocate, promote and facilitate health care options, and demonstrate the willingness to work harmoniously with a team approach
  • Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm and be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset residents/patients and their families. -
  • Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
  • Must be able to use a computer for data entry and to send and retrieve webmail
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Director, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Required a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), or equivalent work experience
  • Preferred a Master's Degree in Nursing
  • Required current experience in utilization management to include pre-authorization, utilization review, concurrent review, discharge planning, and/or skilled nursing facility reviews
  • Intermediate demonstrated problem solving skills Independent problem solving to overcome barriers and meet deadlines
  • Intermediate ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
  • Intermediate ability to lead/manage others
  • Intermediate demonstrated analytical skills
  • Intermediate demonstrated written communication skills
  • Intermediate demonstrated interpersonal/verbal communication skills
  • Intermediate ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Intermediate demonstrate effective critical thinking and decision making skills
  • Intermediate ability to communicate on any level required to meet the demands of the position
  • Intermediate ability to correctly write business letters and comprehensive reports
  • Required Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice
  • Preferred Utilization review/management certification, or equivalent professional certification
  • Required intermediate Microsoft Excel
  • Required intermediate Microsoft Word
  • Ability to use proprietary health care management system
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Director of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5+ years of Utilization Management experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business, and/or Healthcare Management
  • Strong Management background
  • Working knowledge of Interqual or Milliman
  • Knowledge of the Healthcare delivery system
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Utilization Management Clinician Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responds to and completes urgent/emergent assessment and triage for members telephonically
  • Complete pre-certification for higher level of care admissions as part of emergency triage rotation
  • Application of medical necessity criteria in authorization of psychiatric and chemical dependency services. Referral and triage for members in crisis situations
  • Maintains a caseload of higher level of care cases(IP, RTC, PHP, IOP) and, completes concurrent reviews, scheduling MD-MD reviews as needed and coordinates with facility discharge planner on post discharge follow up care
  • Data entry of all authorizations and clinical notes in member files (Raintree/Flex Care)
  • Complete retro-reviews as assigned by UM Supervisor
  • Participate in scheduled staff meetings and trainings
  • Participates in weekly case conference
  • Notify Director of Utilization Management and UM Supervisor regarding any quality indicators/concerns Potential Quality Improvement (PQI) including untoward event/incidents
  • Current California Licensure as a Registered Nurse
  • Have either a current, valid, unrestricted independent license in behavioral health or nursing (RN) and practice within the scope of their licensure
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Utilization Management Case Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Education:BSN required. May be an RN with BS in health related field
  • Experience:3 to 5 years’ experience in acute care, case management or related experience. Proficient in the application of InterQual criteria preferred
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Tennessee RN license or current license from a compact state. Must attend education programs to maintain required CE hours for active credentials. BLS certification must be obtained prior to employment from an approved American Heart Association training center
  • Skills:Hands-on experience utilizing computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Meditech and/or Midas preferred). Must possess excellent documentation skills along with written and verbal communication skills. Excellent critical thinking skills, negotiating skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task necessary. Proven leadership and diplomacy skills to affect positive case management outcomes. Skilled in coaching and conflict management to maximize the achievement of case management outcomes. Near visual acuity for close paperwork; and good motor coordination required to operate photocopier, CRT and computer. Good hearing essential to operate telephone and assist physicians, office personnel and the public
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Senior Utilization Management Clinician Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supports new business and new staff through training on systems (e.g., FlexCare, CareConnect) documentation, policies and procedures and standards of operation
  • Expectation of Senior UM Clinical to development expertise of UM policies and procedures working all systems (e.g., CareConnect and FlexCare)
  • Development of training materials
  • Supports Director of Clinical Services and AVP of Clinical Operations in new business and internal clinical operations implementations
  • Provides assistance with clinical system enhancement request, testing and training
  • Attend internal and external meetings as needed
  • Some travel maybe required based on business need
  • Performs telephone triage, telephonic case review in psychiatric and substance use treatment facilities as assigned
  • Assists with NCQA, URAC and other QI initiatives to support the Service Center
  • Provides assistance with Service Center Clinical Policy Review, Medical Necessity and provides training
  • Contributes to Corporate Clinical workgroups
  • Current, valid and unrestricted independent CA licensure for practice required with proof on date of hire. Re-verification will take place no less than every 3 years
  • A minimum of two years of Inpatient and Outpatient Utilization Management experience in Behavioral Health Care
  • Demonstrated experience establishing relationships and effectively engaging with members and providers through telephonic communication to obtain necessary information and facilitate care in multiple settings
  • Demonstrated strong UM systems and documentation knowledge (e.g. CareConnect and/or FlexCare)
  • Demonstrated work experience meeting strict deadlines and established cycle times through effective prioritization and follow-up skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, train and mentor less experienced UM staff.Strong leadership and presentation skills
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Utilization Management Clinician Resume Examples & Samples

  • 3-5 years of direct clinical practice experience post masters degree, e.g., hospital setting or alternative care setting such as ambulatory care or outpatient clinic/facility; Required
  • Managed care/utilization review experience; Preferred
  • Position requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding; Required
  • Behavioral Health experience; Plus
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Director Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Directs, coordinates and evaluates efficiency and productivity of utilization management functions for physical and behavioral health services. Works closely with pharmacy and vendors to assure integration, oversight, and efficiency of UM and appeals processes and for delegated functions. In collaboration with the national clinical team, assures that all utilization management-related activities meet the standards required for the state contract and NCQA
  • Leads and organizes the ongoing evaluation of the utilization management program against quality and utilization benchmarks and targets. Identifies opportunities for improvement; organizes and manages cost of care initiatives. Collaborates with local and national leaders including Quality Improvement, Analytics, Finance, Network, and other areas to assure a comprehensive approach to managing quality of care, service, and cost of care. Provides expert input to Finance regarding patterns of utilization and cost and high cost cases
  • Assures staff selection, training, and evaluation to promote the development of a high quality team
  • Works closely with and provides input to national health plan clinical team on program design, policies, procedures, workflows, and correspondence
  • Collaborates with Network leaders to design and operationalize successful methods for working with hospitals, home health, and other services. Assures integration and efficiency of Network strategy and vendor relationships with utilization management and claims processes. Works closely with network on the training and evaluation of providers as well in resolving provider related issues
  • Directs the work of Managers, Utilization Management, who assure quality, interrater reliability and standards are met in daily operations. Responsible for resolution and communication of utilization management issues and concerns and corrective action plan activities and reporting
  • Member of health plan QI Committee. Co-chair of health plan Utilization Management Committee
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Telephonic Utilization Management, Post Acute Resume Examples & Samples

  • Recommend services for Humana Plan members utilizing care alternatives available within the community and nationally
  • Active RN license in TX
  • Prior clinical in an acute care, skilled or rehabilitation clinical setting
  • Internet speed for work at home capability of 10Mx1M
  • Experience in, or strong understanding of, managed care and reviewing care plans for medical necessity
  • Previous experience in utilization management, discharge planning and/or home health or rehab
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Utilization Management Screener Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for quality and continuous improvement within the job scope
  • At the request of the prior auth nurse, requests clinical information from the medical provider as appropriate
  • Cover all company phone lines and assure these lines are always covered by two screeners before leaving their desk
  • Maintains a courteous, professional attitude when working with facility staff, providers and their staff, the health plan and co-workers
  • Reviews medical requests with the a nurse, manager and/or Medical Director and other team members as needed and appropriate prior to making any decisions they are unsure of
  • Responsible for timely and accurate documentation in the computer system
  • Documentation will be compliant with established standards which are monitored through audits
  • Responsible to document ICD-10 and CPT coding and levels of care to reflect care and services provided for claim adjudication
  • Works closely with nurses
  • Participates in internal audit reporting as necessary
  • Active participation in team meetings
  • One to two years experience in a medical environment, working knowledge of medical terminology, ICD 10 and CPT coding
  • This position requires experience handling heavy telephones, providing customer service to both internal and external customers and strong computer skills
  • Clinical and critical thinking skills are essential along with excellent problem solving and decision making abilities
  • Medical Terminology is recommended
  • Good organization and detail oriented
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Director of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assists with review of potential patients, verifying medical necessity, any special treatment needs or potential problems
  • Within (24) hours of patient admit, completes admission review on all assigned cases
  • Completes continued stay review on charts to insure that record contains documentation validating appropriateness of continued stay utilizing pre-established criteria (Content reflects severity of illness, intensity of service, patient's response to treatment and justification for continued stay)
  • Collects and sends summary assessments of incident reports to appropriate case workers, guardians, insurance company etc. as required
  • Documents and notifies responsible clinicians and supervisors of documentation deficiencies
  • Documents regularly in UM Case folder pertinent contacts with MCO and other payer sources to include number of days certified, date reports sent, comments/concerns of aforementioned or any other pertinent information related to the case
  • As part of the Continued stay review, monitors clinical documentation to insure appropriate, timely and effective provision of services, treatment planning and discharge/aftercare planning
  • Identifies and contacts insurance company/MCO in accordance to the insurance/MCO's guidelines
  • Documents all contacts with reimbursement sources, including days certified, next review date, and needed information, notifying other hospital departments as indicated
  • Notifies Administration, Business office, Primary therapist, Program Director and physician of any potential and/or actual reimbursement problems
  • Initiates appeal process in a timely manner
  • Monitor discharge plan development, expected discharge date, and follows up any changes to the plan with the MD and/or therapist
  • Acts as resource for family of patients if reimbursement in jeopardy
  • Attends Morning Meeting on a daily basis. Provides critical information
  • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  • REASONING ABILITY
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Manager of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversight of the review process for all acute services, both in andout of network
  • Monitor and trend timeliness of UM decision making
  • Responsible for all UM audits inclusive of completing audit roadmaps, preparing files for client and regulatory agency audits
  • Oversight of the Peer Review processes, scheduling, and physician advisor availability in conjunction with the medical director
  • Oversight of clinical rounds both internally and with health plans and providers for the purpose of utilization management
  • Assists with new business procurement and implementation in conjunction with the clinical implementation manager. Participates in the analysis of selected utilization metrics as part of plan specific reporting requirements
  • Demonstrated skill in management of multi-disciplinary staff
  • Must be detail-oriented, able to work independently in a flexible environment,
  • Able to handle multiple tasks in an efficient manner
  • Knowledge of Medicaid products is required
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Utilization Management Rep Resume Examples & Samples

  • Requires a high school diploma/GED
  • 3 years of experience in customer service experience in healthcare related setting
  • Medical terminology training required
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Manager of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for all these lines of business: all commercial business including FEP, regional, and state
  • Responsible for managing UM functions of members traveling in or living in other states for national accounts and administration of the BlueCard program
  • Manages staffing and resources to comply with turn around time standards for authorization requests received by fax, e-mail, and recorded authorization systems
  • Manages staffing and resources to exceed corporate expectations of regional telephone service levels
  • Administers productivity levels that have been established for all levels of staff
  • Reviews productivity standards quarterly, and continuously increases them as system upgrades accelerate the authorization process
  • Administers quality standards that have been established for all Utilization Management, Care Coordination and support staff
  • Managers rotate responsibility of the 24-hour/day call duty to process after-hour authorization requests and trouble shoot urgent and emergent needs identified by providers, members, and family members, taking calls from providers and members after hours and on weekends
  • FEP committee
  • FEP BCBSA committee
  • Clinical Risk committee
  • Regional Advisory Panel
  • TVA committee
  • Behavioral Health Interface committee
  • Various product development, pricing and contracting work groups according to areas of responsibility – Transplant, Home Health, Home Infusion, DME, Pre-existing, Pre-determinations, Disease Management, disease specific Case Management, etc
  • Registered Nurse with active license in the state of Tennessee or hold a license in the state of their residence if the state is participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Law
  • Minimum of 5 years of a variety of health care experience, e.g., hospital, outpatient
  • 3-5 years combination of Utilization Management and Case Management experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience
  • BS degree in Nursing or related healthcare field preferred, or successful track record of management experience
  • Regular overnight travel is not required, but may be requested on occasion
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Manager, Utilization Management Required Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for supervision of Utilization Management Supervisors, Clinicians, and activities
  • Complete quarterly chart audit of Utilization Management Staff
  • Complete annual reviews of UM staff
  • Monitor caseloads/workload and performance
  • Assignment of after hour cases to UM staff for follow-up
  • Responsible for staff schedule based on staffing needs of the department
  • Assist with reviewing and updating UM policies and procedure
  • Update and educate staff of any changes to policies and procedure
  • Responsible for scheduling mandatory training for UM staff (Affirmative, Level of Care, Referral and Triage, Documentation, Legal, Advance Directive)
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of URAC/NCQA standards and regulatory requirements
  • Assist/monitor consistency amongst UM staff in application of Level of Care Criteria
  • Assist and monitor referral and triage process and review all emergent cases with Director of UM and CHIPA Physician Advisor
  • Responsible for monitoring UM phone queue performance
  • Responsible for reviewing cases for timeliness of UM decision and notification
  • Responsible for coordinating clinical appeals with health plans
  • Responsible for reviewing and coordinating with health plans on all clinical denial and notifications
  • Provide weekly updates to Director of Utilization Management
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of covered benefits for populations served
  • Participate in provider and plan meetings as assigned
  • Facilitate monthly staff meetings to ensure that all staffs are provided with updated information on policies& procedures, level of care criteria, and any changes in the work plan
  • Facilitate weekly case conferences with CHIPA Medical Director and with Health Plan Medical Directors
  • Responsible for management/monitoring of Medical Director and Physician Advisors weekly schedule and availability
  • Hiring and termination of department staff; enforcement of disciplinary procedures
  • Training new UM staff/new hires regarding policy and procedures and level of care criteria
  • Develop relationship and acting as back-up liaison with payers, providers and facilities regarding UM policies and procedures
  • Attend and participate in meetings (i.e., CMC, PRC, QIC), as assigned by Director of UM
  • Attend and participate in health plan and regulatory agency (NCQA, DMHC) audits
  • Participate in New Implementations (Program, Health Plan)
  • Prepare Materials for Health plan and regulatory agency audits
  • Complete urgent and emergent risk assessments as needed
  • Complete pre-certification for HLOC admissions as needed
  • Assists with concurrent reviews as needed
  • Complete retro-reviews and retro-authorizations for inpatient or emergency services as needed
  • Leadership skills and supervisory experience, including ability to develop team performance
  • Experience in psychiatric/chemical dependency utilization management, preferably in a hospital and /or managed care setting
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced level of PC skills required
  • Experience with staff supervision
  • Ability to manage and coordinate with internal and external departments/customers
  • Must be detailed oriented; able to work independently
  • Good understanding of UM regulatory requirements (URAC, NCQA)
  • Ability to understand and interpret UM metrics as well as identify new UM metrics as needed
  • Understanding of clinical guidelines and level of care criteria
  • Good understanding of Utilization Management Standards, and Policies and Procedures
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Utilization Management Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop operational programs and plans
  • Identify measures of success and related tactics to achieve
  • Identify key operational metrics needed to track progress to measures of success
  • Develop budget recommendations for department
  • Responsible to manage departmental resources to meet budget targets
  • Identify staffing plan and with approval execute to optimize and meet productivity goals
  • Ability to analyze key data metrics and adapt operations to achieve success
  • Ability to communicate plans and evaluations effectively in verbal and written forms
  • Department has well defined strategy and mechanism to evaluate performance
  • Budget goals are well defined and performance at or under budget is achieved
  • Policies and procedures are current and compliant with regulatory standards
  • Maintain compliance with InterQual criteria and monitoring
  • Daily operations are consistent with written policies and procedures
  • Department personal is maintained to meet operational objectives
  • Department leaders and staff know what is expected of them and understand how they are performing to those objectives
  • Department performance achieves desired operational outcomes
  • Areas of improvement are identified and changes are made appropriately
  • Accurate and timely reporting of data provided to the Health Plan and state regulatory agency within established timelines
  • Appropriate documentation provided to Health Choice QM department and state regulatory agency with tangible outcomes and measures of specified information and observed trends
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Coord, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for accurate processing and data entry of referrals and authorizations within the time frames set for urgent and/or routine
  • Assigns accurate ICD-9 and CPT codes to requested services for referral and authorization processing
  • Verifies eligibility and benefits with internal systems and manuals or with health plans if necessary
  • Documents in memo and/or notes any special contractual arrangements agreed to
  • Directs authorizations to contracted providers whenever possible and authorizes services at proper level (i.e., in office rather than hospital if possible)
  • Requests additional information from providers when referral forms are incomplete
  • Responsible for timely processing of denials and assures that appropriate information is directed to Denial Administrator for processing of denial letters
  • Runs reports from EZ-Cap when requested
  • Provides telephone coverage when required
  • Fosters positive interaction and relationships with all internal departments and staff, as well as external contacts and ensures department resolution of problems
  • Maintains confidentiality and professionalism with all communications
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) preferred
  • 1+ years experience in an IPA, or other health care company
  • Data entry experience in a clinical setting using medical terminology, ICD9 and CPT coding
  • Knowledge of EZ-Cap information system preferred
  • Proficiency with PC-based computer systems
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Manager of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide innovation and input to improve member care, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance
  • Facilitate training and cross-training of staff, in conjunction with corporate department, to maximize effectiveness and utilize staff to their fullest potential
  • Maintain department expenditures within budget and work with the ED and group Medical Director to develop the annual department budget
  • Oversee the Utilization Management Committee and ensure adequate representation for UM on all work teams and committees
  • Oversees the application of clinical criteria, performance standards and appropriateness protocols
  • Monitors, evaluates and provides ongoing feedback to staff, in a timely manner, regarding work performance, incorporating performance improvement goals
  • Prepares and/or oversees the Utilization Management Committee agendas in conjunction with the Medical Director and Administrator in accordance to standard policy
  • Maintains minutes and documentation of meetings and teams as assigned
  • Participates in Quality Improvement Committee in conjunction with QI Nurse, QI Chairperson / Medical Director
  • Current unrestricted California RN or LVN license
  • 3+ years of experience in managed care
  • 3+ years of management / supervisory experience in utilization management
  • Knowledge of general PMG / IPA operations
  • 3+ years of experience in acute care( ICU,CCU,ER, med-surg)
  • Working familiarity with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Previous hospital supervisory experience
  • MSN / MS preferred
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Manager Utilization Management / PBA Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lifting
  • Ability to sit for extended periods at desk, computer terminal and/or meetings
  • Use of personal automobile to meet with providers, health plans and attend meetings
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration
  • 5 years clinical experience in the acute hospital care
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of managed care, capitation, provider payment mechanisms and member benefits
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to lead staff and daily operations
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and monitor program direction and continuous performance improvement initiatives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, customer service skills and leadership skills
  • Strong working knowledge of clinical practice and medical necessity guidelines
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, concurrent and retrospective data management and computer skills
  • Ability to establish good working relationships with all levels of support staff, providers, administrative staff and all other internal and external customers
  • Demonstrated positive personal influences on teams and customers, including the willingness to accept change proactively
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and responsive to needs of organization and possess ability to balance the needs of multiple priorities
  • Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare, quality or business
  • 2-3 years of management, service line or program experience
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Case Manager (CCM) or other QM/UM/CM certification
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Utilization Management Case Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required
  • Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience
  • Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; ORa Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience
  • Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; ORa Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required
  • Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience
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Utilization Management Clinician Resume Examples & Samples

  • 3-5 years of direct clinical practice experience post masters degree, e.g., Alternative care setting such as inpatient or outpatient clinic/facility is required
  • Precertification/1-3 Years is required
  • Managed care/utilization review experience preferred
  • Strong Clinical/Crisis intervention skills are required
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Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assesses inpatient services for members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost effectiveness and compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines
  • Analyzes clinical service requests from members or providers against evidence based clinical guidelines
  • Identifies appropriate benefits, eligibility and expected length of stay for requested treatments and/or procedures
  • Conducts inpatient reviews to determine financial responsibility for Molina Healthcare and its members. May also perform prior authorization reviews and/or related duties as needed
  • Processes requests within required timelines
  • Refers appropriate cases to Medical Directors and presents them in a consistent and efficient manner
  • Requests additional information from members or providers in consistent and efficient manner
  • Makes appropriate referrals to other clinical programs
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to promote Molina Care Model
  • Adheres to UM policies and procedures
  • Occasional travel to other Molina offices or hospitals as requested, may be required. This can vary based on the individual State Plan
  • 3+ years hospital acute care/medical experience
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Utilization Management Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • Experience working with multiple healthcare customers to ascertain, understand and meet their business needs
  • Knowledgeable about current and emerging technology, products and trends related to healthcare
  • Strong interpersonal and computer skills
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Utilization Management Specialist Lakewood Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maintains and supports collaborative relationships with TCC's, Physicians and the multidisciplinary team
  • Attend all staff meeting when scheduled to work
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnosis, surgical procedures, and basic disease processes
  • Basic knowledge of medical records coding standards
  • Must possess advanced interpersonal and communication written and verbal skills necessary to gather and exchange data (both internally and externally) with members of the health care team
  • Knowledge of and ability to use multiple Hospital information systems and Department's software; report and follow-up on software problems resulting in delay in work flow
  • Ability to use copier, fax machine and personal computer and knowledge of Microsoft Office
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Director of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Evaluate patterns of care and resource use including over utilization and under-utilization of resources to assure patients are receiving effective and appropriate treatment, based on the level of care
  • Implement performance improvement initiatives as needed to increase the effectiveness ofresource utilization and the quality of patientcare
  • Monitor the results of performance improvement initiatives implemented and evaluate theireffectiveness
  • Co-chair Utilization Review Committee, prepare report for MEC and Governing Board
  • Identify needed resources with input into strategicplanning
  • Champion the auditing of medical records with the the quality of documentation provided at all levels of care to assure adequacy and clinical appropriateness
  • Ensure that a system is developed to provide continuity of care and communication with family and appropriate referral sources, and ensure the system is evaluated and reviewed regularly
  • Supervises and coordinates activities of the utilization review staff. Establish standards for customer relations and monitor the interactions between Case Management staff and customers to evaluate the effectiveness of customer service
  • Participate with ensuring that individual patients and their families are involved in the development of individualized treatment plans
  • Maintain an active involvement and awareness of all patient admissions, discharges and transfers
  • Meet regularly with program managers and the Medical Director and program staff to ensure compliance with program goals and objectives
  • Develop and maintain a system to minimize and address denials in consult with the facility Business Office Manager and CFO. Daily reporting of denials to CFO
  • Serve on Facility Committees and attend meetings as assigned
  • Ensure the department meets TJC, Medicare and federal and state regulatory requirements
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Director of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures for UM precertification, concurrent review, post service review (retrospective chart review), clinical practice guidelines, clinical protocols, and reporting quality of care issues identified during the UM process
  • Monitors UM decision making through reviewing results of local office quarterly case audits and annual Inter-Rater Reliability testing
  • In collaboration with the Assistant Vice President of Clinical Operations and the Clinical Director of CM develops and implements the UM plan in accordance with the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of the organization
  • Oversees UM processes with regards to specialty programs to ensure compliance with Beacon’s policy guidelines, standard operation procedures, external regulatory requirements and URAC/NCQA accreditation standards
  • Utilizes established benchmarks to monitor, track, and trend aggregated, product specific and plan specific UM metrics. Utilizes this information in monthly meetings with clinical managers, who are accountable for the performance of their office/team
  • Collaborates with the Assistant Vice President of Clinical Operations on census analysis and strategies to address
  • Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician and practice within the scope of their licensure with a minimum of 10 years of behavioral health /managed care experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience is required
  • Able to multitask with ease
  • Moderate skill level in MS Office environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Desire to continually improve problem resolution skills
  • Team player with an ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to remain objective in all dealings with customers and maintain professional attitude at all times
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish them in a timely fashion
  • Excellent provider/customer relations skills
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Manager Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assists clinical management in the development and on-going management of designated staff
  • Conducts recruitment, interviewing, and selection of properly qualified staff members and ensures appropriate orientation is provided
  • Regularly monitors the performance of care management staff. Monitors adherence to the efficiency goals for all staff including case volume, case closure rates, average handle time and other metrics
  • Analyzes specific utilization problems, plans and implements solutions that directly influence quality of care and cost efficiency
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Utilization Management Specialist / Ummc Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supports concurrent appeals process through proactive identification of pended/denied days. Implements the concurrent appeals process with appropriate referrals and documentation
  • Ensures appropriate Level of Care and patient status for each patient (Observation, Extended Recovery, Administrative, Inpatient, Critical Care, Intermediate Care, and Med-Surg)
  • Reviews tests, procedures and consultations for appropriate utilization of resources in a timely manner
  • HINN discussions/Observation Education
  • Assists Case Manager in Avoidable Days Collection
  • Assures appropriate reimbursement and stewardship of organizational and patient resources
  • Remains current on clinical practice and protocols impacting clinical reimbursement
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Utilization Management Spec NE Resume Examples & Samples

  • Utilizes analytical ability required to gather data. Uses clinical judgment to apply predetermined criteria or uses independent clinical judgment when no predetermined criteria exists to identify problems, facilitate resolution, recommend corrective action, and report results effectively
  • Completes Utilization Management for assigned patients with a minimum of 25-30 reviews per day
  • Maintains professional work standards including confidentiality, ethical principles, and professional work habits
  • Documents appropriately in UM notes to provide evidence that the UR process for the case was followed
  • Prior Utilization Management experience is preferred
  • Awareness of licensing and accreditation standards
  • Knowledge of billing practices, identification of billing problems, adequacy of documentation, and ability to conduct research of issue at hand, as well as formulate recommendations based on findings; capable of providing in-service education to health care providers in regard to this topic
  • Knowledge and experience with Care Guidelines, Medical Necessity Criteria and/or other UM criteria sets
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Utilization Management Case Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • 2 years' acute care clinical experience
  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills
  • Ability to complete outpatient clinical reviews for home health, DME or pre-service requests
  • Experience with FACETS and/or Interqual criteria
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Director, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • The ideal candidate will have a plan in place regarding the structure of their department. He or she will develop templates for health plan, patient, and provider communication, and know how to manage a patient population remotely
  • Oversee the operations of the referral management, utilization review, prior authorization, and case management functions
  • Coordinate efforts with the Member Services and Connections Departments to address members’ and providers’ issues and concerns in compliance with medical management requirements
  • 3+ years of nursing experience in an acute care setting or medical/surgical, pediatrics, or obstetric in a managed care environment
  • 2+ years of utilization management and/or case management experience
  • Licenses/Certifications: Current state’s nursing license
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Coord, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Monitor due date of medical records for pend letters, ensure records are received and the request is sent for review upon receipt of request records
  • Discuss potential CCS cases with IPA Nurse and assist in preparation of notification to Angelique for submission to CCS
  • Verify DOFR risk and ensure the requested facility/provider is contracted depending on risk. If non-contracted telephone the office and inquire of an alternate setting again depending on risk and contracted provider (ASC, hospital , radiology)
  • Request for supporting documents are needed by the Nurse and follow up with the provider office to ensure records are received in a timely manner
  • PCAC – Document additional information that s required for Medical Director review – Ophthalmology history
  • EIOD Requests – Provide oral notification and document in the musical note
  • Surgical/diagnostic procedures requested in a hospital setting – Prior to sending for Nurse review telephone the office and ask if can be done in an ASC and obtain the facilities the provider has privileges at depending on risk and contracted facilities
  • Radiology procedures requested in a hospital setting – Prior to sending for Nurse review telephone the office and ask if can be done in a free standing radiology facility
  • STAT Report – Review daily and approve services on the UM Coordinator Business Rules and apply the above duties
  • Telephone calls to provider offices as directed by the UM Nurse
  • Glitch Report
  • Review daily and approve services on UM Coordinator Business Rules
  • Complete benefit checks and send request to Denial Team if appropriate for a denial or carve out letter
  • Medicare services that are not a covered benefit, send to the Denial Team for a denial letter
  • Faxed Requests
  • Ensure all information on the Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) is complete and accurate
  • Enter the request in the system within 1 business day of receipt
  • For services which require medical records for review, request prior to sending to the Nurse for review
  • Web Portal Requests
  • Ensure all information has been entered correctly
  • For services which require medical records for review, request and document in the pencil note
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Director of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5+ years of experience with a Managed Care / HMO or Acute Care facility; 3+ years of Managerial experience within a Managed Care Medical Management system
  • Experience applying Medical Management Treatment guidelines, such as InterQual / McKesson, Milliman, Medicare, Medicaid NYS eMedNY and/or others
  • Experience with Data Management, System Support and Configuration
  • Experience with state and external accreditation Managed Care audits and reviews
  • Master's Degree in Nursing
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Utilization Management Reviewer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Registered Nurse graduate from an accredited institution with an Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree preferred OR
  • LSW, LPC, LMFT licensure with a Master’s Degree
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related clinical setting. Managed Care and Utilization Management experience required
  • Behavioral Health Management experience required
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Manager, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the oversight of all medical management activities ensuring consistency of services and achievement of utilization targets
  • Coordinate and manage the pre-determination process of medical and dental services
  • Work with market leadership to develop integrated service delivery to members and oversee medical management data and processes to maintain industry standards and practices
  • Interact with providers and staff to manage benefits aligned with NCQA and state-based regulations and CareSource policies and vision
  • Review and revise workflows to maximize efficiencies
  • Monitor productivity and utilization trends
  • Oversee CQI activities and ensure audits and staff feedback occur at regular intervals
  • Regularly report all medical management regulatory requirements
  • Ensure compliance with and reporting of all regulatory requirements
  • Maintain all medical management reporting
  • Trend data
  • Analyze and formulate recommendations based on data
  • Maintain and update all departmental policies and procedures
  • Audit predetermination requests, cases for documentation and interrater reliability per CareSource policy
  • Act as liaison with other departments to assist with research and intervention
  • Perform any other job related instructions, as requested
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in one of the following is required: case management, utilization management, and/or quality improvement
  • Medical (utilization) management experience is preferred
  • Managed care experience is preferred
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Director of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide leadership to his/her leadership team focusing on achievement of enterprise objectives and contractual delivery commitments specific to the delegated activities (including but not limited to: Utilization Management functions, utilization trends, QIO appeals processes and tracking, and provider appeals)
  • Manage to meaningful and relevant operating metrics and key performance indicators to facilitate ongoing evaluation in meeting established goals and objectives for the utilization management process, outcomes and member/provider satisfaction
  • Review analysis of relevant UM program data no less than monthly, provide recommendations for action to appropriate committee/leadership, and implement approved actions (including but not limited to: turnaround times – standard and expedited, QIO metrics, denial rates by level of care, staffing ratios, Quality Excellence Audit results)
  • Facilitate annual UM documents (program, work plan, policies/procedures - including medical necessity criteria, and prior year’s evaluation, including measurement of overall UM program effectiveness, using established goals, metric results, and associated benchmarks) and facilitate the adoption of these by appropriate committees
  • Participate in high-level customer meetings when required to represent the Health Services leadership and report on strategic initiatives to improve operations, quality and provider satisfaction
  • Recruit, retain and develop a strong team of leaders to provide ongoing leadership to their colleagues, ensure they understand how to pull and analyze UM metrics, and follow all defined Human Capital processes
  • Participate in the Quality Oversight Committee processes and subcommittees as assigned
  • Work with functional leadership to establish and convene appropriate governance committee(s) for the UM programs
  • Develop and adhere to department budget including growth planning
  • Support new client pre-delegation and implementation activities
  • Execute on delegation audit commitments per contracts and CMS/NCQA expectations
  • Implement management processes according to organization and department policies and procedures
  • Work collaboratively with key staff to identify opportunities for improvement, conduct appropriate trend analysis, and develop/implement action plans to address identified opportunities
  • Participate in physician, hospital, and ancillary provider education
  • Foster excellent working relationships with all stakeholders. Ensure compliance to all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards
  • Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Physical Therapy (PT) license
  • Master’s Degree in business or healthcare-related field preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years managed care/health plan UM experience
  • Minimum of 7 years leadership/management experience with demonstrated interaction with senior leaders
  • Minimum of 5 years of direct clinical experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated leadership of other leaders
  • Strong knowledge of health plan accreditation, CMS/NCQA regulatory standards, and regulatory reviews
  • Significant experience in operational planning/execution within a managed care organization strongly preferred
  • Process Improvement Training or Six Sigma Certification preferred
  • Accreditation/certification of UM programs preferred
  • Familiarity with InterQual
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Director Utilization Management Review Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the leadership, direction and strategic vision of the Medical Management process, including utilization management and data analysis
  • Responsibilities also include the design, development, implementation and ongoing improvement of medical policy development
  • Responsible for assuring compliance with State, Federal and contractual obligations as well as NCQA requirements
  • Plans, organizes and directs the development and implementation of the Medical Management process in collaboration with the Regional UM Director
  • Ensures that the overall authorization process to include compliance with turnaround times, discharge planning, documentation and communication comply with NCQA accreditation requirements and all regulatory standards
  • Ensures staff are properly trained, oriented and provided with regular professional development
  • Registered Nurse with an Active/Clear license in the state of Florida
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience required. BSN preferred
  • 5 to 10 years progressively responsible experience in a clinical environment, including but not limited to utilization management, case management or discharge planning
  • 3 to 5 years of management experience required
  • Previous experience in managed care preferred
  • Proficient PC skills in a windows based environment
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Manager Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assists with hiring, orienting, evaluating and supervising performance of the care management staff
  • Arranges schedules, evaluate caseloads and makes daily assignments
  • Evaluates and addresses educational needs of staff, conducts performance improvement management and issues corrective action as needed and ensures consistent applications of policies and compliance
  • Provides input into the department budget, policies and procedures. Assists in the development of department practices and procedures for utilization review and care transitions, ensuring compliance with managed care contracts and applicable regulations
  • Analyzes productivity and other outcome measures to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Manages information systems to maximize the efficiency of care planning
  • Develops and monitors routine data quality validation
  • Acts as liaison with other review-related care management functions and communicates with departments as necessary to ensure coordination of related processes and functions
  • Establish relationships and act as liaison with providers as needed
  • Serves as a clinical subject matter expert for teams lead by other disciplines
  • Minimum three years of experience in utilization management, case management, or discharge planning and three years clinical experience required, with at least three years of experience in a hospital/health care setting or managed care setting including experience with data collection and performance improvement activities preferred
  • Previous supervisory experience in the field of care management preferred
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Director of Utilization Management & Quality Resume Examples & Samples

  • Clinical operations across the continuum of care (assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating)
  • Responsible for initiating policies and procedures and health plan audits, Case Management, UM and DM
  • The Director works collaboratively with the members, providers, health plans, and other departments to maximize member’s benefits within a cost effective environment
  • Identify compliance and quality improvement opportunities and initiate corrective actions
  • Assist in implementing procedures to provide excellent customer service to our clients through but not limited to communication, staffing, phone availability and service execution
  • Responsible for trending reports, identifying areas of concern and suggesting alternatives
  • Participate in onsite meetings with Facility Leadership and Providers to discuss current CM trends and how to improve patient outcomes
  • Current and unrestricted RN license in the State of California
  • 3 or more years of Case Management/UM experience
  • 3 or more years of Director/Management experience
  • Advanced computer proficiency in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Managed Care work experience
  • Experience in compliance/audits, CMS regulations, NCQA
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Utilization Management Specialist / Ummc Resume Examples & Samples

  • HINN discussions/Observation Education. Assists Case Manager in Avoidable Days Collection
  • Assures appropriate reimbursement and stewardship of organizational and patient resources. Actively reports opportunities to improve reimbursement and responds to relevant data
  • Collaborates with admitting specialists regarding authorization policies and procedures of third party payers. Remains current on clinical practice and protocols impacting clinical reimbursement
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, isrequired
  • One year of experience in case management or utilization management with knowledge of payer mechanisms and utilization management is preferred
  • Two years experience in acute care and four years clinical healthcare experience preferred
  • Certified Professional Utilization Reviewer (CPUR) preferred. Additional experience in home health, ambulatory care, and/or occupational health is preferred
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Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Registered Nurse; minimum of five (5) years clinical experience. BSN preferred
  • 2 years utilization management or case management experience required
  • Oral and written communication, Critical thinking, Organization and time management, and Customer service
  • Current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Texas
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Case Manager, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides case management services for assigned member caseloads which includes
  • New York State Registered Nurse
  • Associate's degree in Nursing
  • Master's degree in related discipline
  • Experience in managed care, case management, identifying alternative care options, and discharge planning
  • Interqual and/or Milliman knowledge
  • Knowledge of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) regulations governing medical management in managed care
  • Relevant clinical work experience
  • Intermediate Outlook, Basic Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat skills
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and assessment skills to ensure member care plans are followed
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large caseloads and effectively work in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated professional writing, electronic documentation, and assessment skills
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Senior Manager, Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Direct all areas of concurrent Utilization Management to include specialty programs, coordination/integration with strategic partners for all clinical conditions
  • Informs and participates in setting the strategic direction for all defined areas to achieve goals, differentiate in the market, and create value for members, providers, and Blue Shield
  • Accountable for the execution of cross functionally engagement to achieve goal oriented outcomes and successfully execute on strategic plan
  • Supports the creation of best in class utilization management programs that differentiate Blue Shield in the market with innovative solutions that embrace engagement, technology and partnership with members, providers and vendors
  • Responsible for implementation of inpatient concurrent review and admission avoidance strategies that are results oriented and embrace innovative thinking and execution
  • Accountable for the delivery of cost of health care savings in support of the annual budget for utilization management
  • Participate in the annual budget planning process and responsible for meeting budget targets
  • Assure that all units maintain established turnaround times to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Design and launch special projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of utilization management
  • Develop and implement short and long term strategies to improve team results, reducing administrative expenses, work cross functionally and collaboratively within Health Care Services and with key internal partners to build a high functioning, results oriented environment and organization
  • Leads and participate in various committees: site meetings, RM/QM, Transplant, Contracts, QI, and Ad Hoc committees as directed/needed
  • Incorporates system -wide strategic planning into development of policies and procedures, UM Program and UM Work Plans
  • Interfaces closely with the Senior Director of Clinical Services in preparation and presentation of materials for the organization wide Management Committees
  • Ensure ongoing staff competency with responsibility for performance evaluations, productivity metrics and staff development / performance interventions
  • Develops staff and expands productivity of the current department staff, including attention to process management and workflow re-designs where appropriate
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Utilization Management Reviewer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform utilization management, utilization review, or concurrent review (on-site or telephonic inpatient care management
  • Determine medical appropriateness of inpatient and outpatient services following evaluation of medical guidelines and benefit determination
  • Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements
  • Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
  • Work with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks
  • Act as a resource for others with less experience
  • An RN with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health OR Licensed Master's Degree level clinician in: Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Marriage & Family Counseling; or Licensed Ph.D. or Licensed PsyD
  • Licensure must be current and unrestricted
  • 3+ years of Managed Care and / or Clinical experience
  • Ability to navigate a Windows environment
  • Pre-authorization experience
  • Knowledge of Milliman Critera
  • Undergraduate degree
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Utilization Management Director Resume Examples & Samples

  • He or she should have BS Nursing degree and should be an RN with established clinical skills and experience. We are looking for a subject matter expert who can also sell and add value to clients
  • Master’s degree in business, health administration would be a plus
  • Recent experience managing Utilization Management and other Medical Management operations for Blues or National health plans
  • 5+ year’s healthcare management experience to understand the customer’s problems and how Cognizant’s capabilities address their requirements
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Manager of Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Dream Big, Plan Wisely
  • Break Down the Walls
  • Think Critically, Speak Up, Deliver with Pride
  • Inspire Through Trust, Lead By Example
  • Be Unstoppable
  • Oversees utilization management functions which include timely authorizations related to pre-certification, concurrent review, referrals, and other plan services
  • Develops and monitors goals for staff; provides ongoing feedback and coaching; conducts annual performance reviews; leads by example; and ensures an atmosphere of open communication, teamwork, and ownership and empowerment to make informed decisions
  • Collaborates with medical staff and reviews medical charts to obtain additional information required for appropriate utilization management and to solve complex clinical problems
  • Develops and analyzes operational and analytical reports to monitor and track operational efficiency
  • Properly documents utilization management activities and rationale for all decisions in electronic medical records systems
  • Functions as a clinical resource for the multi-disciplinary care team on an ongoing basis in order to maximize the quality of patient care while achieving effective medical cost management
  • Additional duties as assigned
  • Excellent communication, time management, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
  • Supervisory, training, or management experience
  • Experience in managed care, case management, identifying alternative care options, and discharge planning across a variety of treatment settings for high risk, complex populations
  • Interqual, Milliman, and/or TruCare knowledge
  • Knowledge of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), or MLTCP regulations governing medical management in managed care
  • Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access, Adobe, Visio, and Project skills
  • Familiarity with PHI systems
  • Work experience in managed care or healthcare industry in utilization management including preauthorization of outpatient or inpatient services
  • Knowledge of utilization management/quality management case philosophies and reporting requirements to NY state and federal agencies
  • Ability to allocate, monitor, and control resources while delegating and monitoring workloads
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while building and enhancing team productivity
  • Demonstrated professionalism and leadership skills along with the ability to develop, direct, and support staff
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Manager Utilization Management Resume Examples & Samples

  • Chairs and Co-chairs local committees focused on creating, implementing and monitoring work plans to achieve UM targets and performance improvement. Provides expertise into target setting processes. Shares accountability with other medical center leadership for the daily monitoring of utilization indicators and performance, identification and escalation of problems, and initiation and evaluation of action plans for achieving medical center targets and improve the quality of care and services. Participates and provides UM expertise on local and regional committees, including UM Peer, UM Chiefs/Directors, Quality, TPMG, other departments and contracted/planned providers. Manages projects related to chart reviews
  • Links with the Quality Department to ensure quality improvement, risk, and safety management activities are aligned with local UM initiatives
  • Identifies and incorporates (as appropriate) evidence-based best/successful practices (e.g. care paths, innovative discharge planning / case management models, etc.) into efforts to improve quality of care/service and reduce costs
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory/accreditation (NCQA, MDQR, CMS, Medi-Cal, DMHC, DOL, JCAHO,etc.) requirements related to UM by partnering with other departments and facilitating workgroups in maintaining survey readiness
  • HR related activities (average 18 employees): Manages and resolves human resource, employee, department safety, and risk management issues. Responsible for all aspects of staff management including, hiring, development/training, performance reviews and terminations
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in management /leadership in a hospital or outpatient setting