Utilization Review Coordinator I

Job Summary

Conducts reviews of medical records and treatment plans to evaluate and consult on necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of health care services, under direct supervision. Communicates with physicians, managers, staff, members and/or caregivers regarding requirements related to medical necessity and benefit denials across the continuum of care. Observes and escalates utilization trends and learns about addressing deficiencies in utilization review workflow/processes to ensure compliant and cost-effective care. Supports education and compliance initiatives by remaining up-to-date on relevant regulations and guidelines and participating in education and training programs for staff and physicians to promote best practices in utilization management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing information with coworkers and members; listens to and addresses performance feedback; pursues self-development; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome.
• Completes routine work assignments by following procedures and policies and using data and resources with oversight and management; collaborates with others to address business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information; adheres to established priorities, deadlines, and expectations; identifies and speaks up for improvement opportunities.
• Supports high-quality consultation by communicating with physicians, managers, staff, members, and/or caregivers regarding requirements related to medical necessity and benefit denials across the continuum of care under direct supervision; leverages working knowledge to ensure correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits, cost of care options, and coverage by members and physicians.
• Supports education and compliance initiatives by remaining up-to-date and discussing with the team the relevant state and federal regulations, guidelines, criteria, and documentation requirements that affect utilization management; participates in education and training programs for staff and physicians at the local level to promote best practices in utilization management.
• Assists in quality improvement efforts by observing and escalating utilization patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement; learns about utilization review workflows/processes including corrective action plans and standard work and identifies deficiencies in workflows; learns and actively adheres to utilization policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliant and cost-effective care.
• Performs utilization reviews by following standard policies and procedures when conducting reviews of medical records and treatment plans to evaluate the medical necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of requested health care services under direct supervision; begins to assess the ongoing need for services, identifying potential issues/delays, and recommending appropriate actions for standard member cases.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent.