Utilization Management Representative I – Backoffice Support

Elevance Health; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 36.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Elevance Health is seeking an Utilization Management Representative I – Backoffice Support to process precertification, prior authorization, and post-service requests for governmental and commercial lines. This role is primarily a back-office position with no inbound calls, and may involve limited outbound communication.

You will work a hybrid schedule with in-person training sessions and adherence to HIPAA/privacy standards, requiring accuracy, discretion, and efficient handling of information

Qualifikationen

• Requires HS diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year of customer service or call-center experience.
• Proficiency with computers, electronic work queues, email, and document-management systems preferred.
• Experience with HIPAA privacy requirements is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Reviews and processes utilization management requests via fax, electronic queues, and other approved channels.
• Enters referral and authorization information into utilization management systems.
• Prepares and sends clear, complete fax correspondence to providers, facilities, members, and internal partners.
• Meets productivity, quality, accuracy, and turnaround-time standards with low error rate.
• Reviews documentation for completeness and refers cases requiring clinical review to the clinical reviewer.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

HIPAA privacy

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Utilization management systems

Document-management systems

EHR systems

Jobbeschreibung

Anticipated End Date:

2026-08-25

Position Title:

Utilization Management Representative I – Backoffice Support

Job Description:

Utilization Management Representative I – Backoffice Support

Location : This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions , providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

Hours: Monday through Friday. Candidates must be available to work an assigned shift between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time , based on business needs.

The Behavioral Health Utilization Management Representative I – Backoffice Support is responsible for processing precertification, prior authorization, and post-service requests for governmental and commercial lines of business. This is primarily a back of office role with no inbound call responsibilities. Limited outbound calls may be required to obtain information or support case resolution.

How you will make an impact:

• Reviews and processes utilization management requests received through fax, electronic queues, and other approved channels.

• Accurately enters referral and authorization information into utilization management systems.

• Prepares and sends clear, complete, and accurate fax correspondence to providers, facilities, members, and internal partners.

• Meets departmental productivity, quality, accuracy, and turnaround-time standards while maintaining a low error rate.

• Reviews documentation for completeness and refers cases requiring clinical review to the appropriate clinical reviewer.

• Verifies benefits and administrative requirements within the scope of the role.

• Documents all actions and correspondence accurately and completely.

• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of assigned workload by monitoring queues, prioritizing tasks, following work through completion, and escalating barriers promptly.

• Protects confidential information and complies with HIPAA, privacy and security requirements, company policies, accreditation standards, contractual obligations, and applicable federal and state regulations.

• Identifies and reports potential quality, privacy, compliance, or regulatory concerns through established escalation processes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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:

• Administrative support, healthcare operations, data entry, document processing, or back-office experience strongly preferred

• Medical terminology training and experience in medical or insurance field preferred

• For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

• Ability to meet established productivity, quality, accuracy, compliance, and turnaround-time expectations preferred

• Ability to manage assigned work independently, maintain confidentiality, and follow detailed policies and procedures preferred

• Proficiency with computers, electronic work queues, email, and document-management systems preferred

• Experience processing faxes, referrals, authorizations, claims, medical records, or healthcare correspondence preferred

• Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare privacy requirements preferred

• Experience working in a high-volume, production-based, compliance-focused environment preferred

Job Level:

Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

CUS > Care Support

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless 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.

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 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state, and local laws.

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 should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.