Admin Asst II - Administration

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an UM Admin to provide essential administrative and clerical support within the Utilization Management department. You will assist with prior authorizations, concurrent reviews, discharge planning coordination and payer communications to ensure timely, accurate utilization review activities in compliance with regulations.

As a key liaison between UM nurses, physicians and payers, you will help maintain smooth daily workflows, organize documentation, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Responsibilities

• Answers and screens telephone calls.
• Takes accurate messages or directs call to appropriate person.
• Greets and directs patients/families, visitors and staff.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides clear and accurate information within scope of knowledge and authority.
• Types and prepares correspondence and documents according to quality standards.
• Proofreads and edits materials for grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Drafts routine correspondence.
• Compiles and distributes reports and other information as needed.
• Schedules appointments and meetings and maintains calendars and schedules for assigned staff.
• Assists in preparation for conferences, seminars and other department sponsored programs or events.
• Receives, records and prepares related materials and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Organizes and maintains department files, records and databases following established procedures.
• Enters information from source documents into databases and/or spreadsheets.
• Prepares, routes and tracks routine administrative forms and documents.
• Routes materials for required authorizations and monitors receipt by final destination.
• Communicates with other hospital departments to resolve delays, problems and errors.

Skills

Written communications

Oral communications

Teamwork

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Education

High School diploma or GED required

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Job Summary

The Utilization Management (UM) Admin provides essential administrative and clerical support to the Utilization Management department, ensuring the smooth operation of daily workflows related to prior authorizations, concurrent reviews, discharge planning coordination, and payer communications. This role serves as a critical liaison between UM nurses, physicians, payers, and other hospital departments, helping ensure timely and accurate processing of utilization review activities that support appropriate patient care and regulatory compliance.

Job Description: Essential Responsibilities

• Answers and screens telephone calls.
• Takes accurate messages or directs call to appropriate person.
• Greets and directs patients/families, visitors and staff.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides clear and accurate information within scope of knowledge and authority.
• Types and prepares correspondence and documents according to quality standards.
• Proofreads and edits materials for grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Drafts routine correspondence.
• Compiles and distributes reports and other information as needed..
• Schedules appointments and meetings and maintains calendars and schedules for assigned staff.
• Assists in preparation for conferences, seminars and other department sponsored programs or events.
• Receives, records and prepares related materials and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Organizes and maintains department files, records and databases following established procedures.
• Enters information from source documents into databases and/or spreadsheets.
• Prepares, routes and tracks routine administrative forms and documents.
• Routes materials for required authorizations and monitors receipt by final destination.
• Communicates with other hospital departments to resolve delays, problems and errors.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Written Communications

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.

Oral Communications

Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

Knowledge

Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.

Team Work

Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.

Customer Service

Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Nature of the Job

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally.

Pay Range

$21.00 - $28.26 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.