Seeking a Healthcare focused, Utilization Management Coordinator, to support the Utilization Management clinical teams by assisting with non-clinical administrative tasks and responsibilities related to pre-service, utilization review, care coordination and quality of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 35% Performs member or provider related administrative support which may include benefit verification, authorization creation and management, claims inquiries and case documentation.
- 35% Reviews authorization requests for initial determination and/or triages for clinical review and resolution.
- 20% Provides general support and coordination services for the department including but not limited to answering and responding to telephone calls, taking messages, letters and correspondence, researching information and assisting in solving problems.
- 10% Assists with reporting, data tracking, gathering, organization and dissemination of information such as Continuity of Care process and tracking of Peer to Peer reviews.

This position is a 3 month contract position with the possibility of extensions. Although 100% remote, we are seeking candidates that reside in the DMV (DC, MD, VA) area.

Required Skills

-Education Level: High School Diploma required
-Experience: Min. 2 years experience in healthcare claims/service areas. Open to either provider or payor sides. History working with claim authorizations and inputting authorizations into systems.
-Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding = Required
- Previous inbound call center experience
- Strong Data Entry skills and data analysis skills for proper code matching.
-Strong MS Outlook skills