Utilization Management Asst

Texas Children's Medical Center • Houston, TX

17h

About The Position

Serves as support to Medical Management Intake Department Primarily responsible for processing initial incoming faxes or phone requests into the intake department Gathering demographic and benefit data and documenting in appropriate system. This is determined through documented policy and procedures. Adheres to time frames, and turnaround times, as evidenced by results of inter-rater reliability reviews. Routes and evaluates all calls and faxes to refer to and assign as necessary to other staff. Performs data entry of authorization information into systems, and or fax information to, originating physicians, or facility or specialist. Implements nuances of product line and regulatory requirements in the processing of all authorization requests including notification requirements. Responsible for confirming eligibility for requested authorizations and for requesting membership identification numbers for newborns. Educates providers on authorization requirements and processes and Policy and Procedures of the Health Plan. Receives transfer calls from member services relating to authorization issues, questions or capabilities of service providers.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 2 years managed care, preferably in medical management department, claims and member service
• Experience in Healthcare or Insurance environment

Nice To Haves

• Some college course work preferred

Responsibilities

• processing initial incoming faxes or phone requests into the intake department
• Gathering demographic and benefit data and documenting in appropriate system
• Routes and evaluates all calls and faxes to refer to and assign as necessary to other staff
• Performs data entry of authorization information into systems, and or fax information to, originating physicians, or facility or specialist
• Implements nuances of product line and regulatory requirements in the processing of all authorization requests including notification requirements
• Responsible for confirming eligibility for requested authorizations and for requesting membership identification numbers for newborns
• Educates providers on authorization requirements and processes and Policy and Procedures of the Health Plan
• Receives transfer calls from member services relating to authorization issues, questions or capabilities of service providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED