Utilization Review Specialist

Clinical Murray, Utah


Description

  
Join the Copa Health Team Today!  
Immediately Hiring a Full-Time Benefits and Eligibility Specialist located in Murray, Utah.  
  
When you join our team as a full-time team member, you will receive:   
  • Limitless growth and career advancement opportunities
  • Career development offered internally through our Organizational Development & Learning Department
  • Generous PTO program – up to 3 weeks off your first year with continued accruals each pay period.
  • 9 paid holidays per year
  • Wellness Program - Offering access to an expert Health Coach and wellness incentives to lower cost.
  • Tuition reimbursement assistance up to $3,000
  • Affordable health care plans: Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • H.S.A., H.R.A, F.S.A. (with select medical plans)
  • Free Short-Term Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000
  • 403(b) retirement plans with company match.
  • Employee Assistance Program Voluntary benefits: Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and much more!
  
Who We Need  
The Utilization Review Specialist acts as a liaison and works closely with the Member Engagement Department, Revenue Cycle Department, program staff, members, and insurance companies to confirm the ongoing eligibility of insurance benefits in a person-centered approach. This position obtains the initial authorization for members to receive treatment and actively supports the concurrent authorization process. The Utilization Review Specialist is responsible for monitoring the benefits of members at our Magna Residential facility and Murray Outpatient clinic. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service skills, possess effective interpersonal communication, have a proven ability to navigate electronic medical records, and be knowledgeable about the healthcare payor system including Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payors.   
  
JOB SUMMARY (Including, but not limited to)  
  • Adheres to all HIPAA privacy and confidentiality regulations and guidelines.
  • Establishes rapport and credibility with members and payors by providing excellent customer service in a professional and ethical manner.
  • Confirms, and updates as needed, insurance and patient demographic information in the EHR.
  • Collects, verifies, and shares necessary information with member’s payor to procure benefits and eligibility information.
  • Obtains pre-authorization and/or confirms eligibility of services for all new members and uploads information into the EHR.
  • Processes eligibility case files within the required timeframes established by the identified funding source.
  • Completes eligibility screening process in electronic health record.
  • Communicates across departments the status of members’ eligibility.
  • Maintains billing rules of members in the EHR.
  • Provides feedback to interdisciplinary team about medical necessity criteria and ongoing utilization reviews.
  • Tracks expiration of residential authorizations to ensure all members have active authorizations.
  • Manages authorization denials, including scheduling peer to peer reviews.
  • Collaborates with treatment providers to secure timely submission of concurrent authorization reviews.
  • Submits concurrent authorization reviews directly to the payor.
  • Utilizes web-based verification systems and reviews real time eligibility responses to ensure accuracy of insurance eligibility at time of appointment.
  • Initiates the change in payor process anytime a member’s funding source changes.
  • Performs quality checks in the EHR to ensure all information is accurate to minimize clerical errors.
  • May aid members in completing applications for Medicaid, Medicare, SSI/SSDI.
  • Completes miscellaneous tasks assigned by supervisor(s).
  • Supports the office assistant during high volume times by performing administrative tasks such as copying, faxing, scheduling, and answering telephone calls.
  
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  
  • Establishes and maintains general understanding of services offered.
  • Displays an understanding of current Medicaid/Medicare/Marketplace information and systems.
  • Ensures the maintenance of departmental operations to achieve compliance with grant requirements, contract requirements, federal/state/local regulations and all other licensing/regulatory agencies as directed.
  • Adheres to compliance with agency procedures and licensing and accreditation standards related to health and safety..
  • Demonstrates superior work habits including, but not limited to: time management, taking initiative, role modeling, leadership, organization, multitasking, and written and oral communication skills.
  • Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, drug screening, and confirmation of qualifications.
  
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • A High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma or associate degree, required.
  • Experience: Two to four years’ experience in office clerical setting. Two years in Medical and/or Behavioral health experience highly preferred.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize needs to meet deadlines.
  • Computer Skills: Proficiency in typing, using computer software, i.e., EHR/EMR systems, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Internet is essential.
  
   
Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.  
  
Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.