Utilization Management Rep I

Position Title: Utilization Management Rep I Job Description: Utilization Management Representative Build the Possibilities. Make an extraordinary impact. Beacon offers superior clinical mental health and substance use disorder management, a comprehensive employee assistance program, work/life support, specialty programs for autism and depression, and insightful analytics to improve the delivery of care. Beacon Health Options is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies. As a Utilization Management Representative, you will be responsible for managing incoming calls, including triage, opening of cases, and authorizing sessions. How you will make an impact: Manage incoming calls or post services claims work Determine contract and benefit eligibility Provide authorization for inpatient admission, outpatient precertification, prior authorization, and post service requests Obtain intake (demographic) information from caller Conduct a thorough radius search in Provider Finder and follow up with provider on referrals given Refers cases requiring clinical review to a nurse reviewer; handle referrals for specialty care Process incoming requests, collection of information needed for review from providers, utilizing scripts to screen basic and complex requests for precertification and/or prior authorization Verify benefits and/or eligibility information. May act as liaison between Medical Management and internal departments Respond to telephone and written inquiries from clients, providers, and in-house departments Conduct clinical screening process Here’s what Elevance Health offers: A career path with opportunity for growth Ability to obtain your Associates’ or Bachelor’s degree or further your education with tuition reimbursement Affordable Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life 401 K Match, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay Quarterly incentive bonus and annual increases plan based on performance. At Elevance Health, the team is comprised of the best and brightest from diverse experiences, cultures, and backgrounds. The differences we each bring to the table are a part of what makes our company so successful. Minimum Requirements Level I: Requires HS diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year of customer service or call-center experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work Medical terminology training, time management skills, organizational skills Experience in medical setting, insurance, or behavioral health. Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills. Job Level: Non-Management Non-Exempt Workshift: 3rd Shift (United States of America) Job Family: CUS > Care Support Be part of an Extraordinary Team Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. A Fortune 20 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, we are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact? We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy, providing various levels of flexibility while also ensuring that associates have opportunities to connect in-person. Unless in a designated virtual-eligible role and specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide – and Elevance Health approves – a valid religious or medical explanation as to why you are not able to get vaccinated that Elevance Health is able to reasonably accommodate. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health has been named as a Fortune Great Place To Work in 2022, has been ranked for five years running as one of the 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine, and is a growing Top 20 Fortune 500 Company. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.ElevanceHealth.com. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact ability@icareerhelp.com for assistance. Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading.