Manager, Pre-Cert Operations

Quantum Health; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare navigation organization is looking for a Manager, Pre‑Cert Operations to oversee execution of Pre-Certification delivery. This role involves leading frontline nurses, ensuring quality, compliance, and performance management, alongside collaborating with clinical leadership. Candidates should have at least 5 years in clinical leadership and utilization management, along with a nursing degree and an active RN license in Ohio. The position offers full-time employment with a focus on people development and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Current and Active license as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of utilization management experience.
• Strong administrative/technical skills and comfort working on a PC.
• Collaboration with Medical Directors and senior clinical leaders to refine UM policy.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and URAC Health Utilization Management standards.
• Proficient in reporting tools and data analysis to guide performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of Pre-Certification delivery.
• Provide leadership and subject matter expertise for frontline Pre-Cert nurses.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Deliver performance feedback.
• Facilitate team discussions and ensure collaboration.
• Ensure onboarding of new staff and conduct development discussions.
• Lead succession planning and IDP processes for direct reports.
• Deliver performance feedback and coaching to maximize team success.
• Assist with day‑to‑day problem‑solving, Q&A and protocol guidance.
• Facilitate regular team discussions and huddles to align program needs.
• Drive process improvements and clinical initiatives as guided by leadership.
• Escalation management and client-facing interaction to triage issues.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Utilization management

Strategic planning

Team development and coaching

Data analysis

Administrative skills

Coaching

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing

RN license in Ohio

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Who we are

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Central Ohio, we’re a privately‑owned, independent healthcare navigation organization. We believe that no one should have to navigate the cost and complexity of healthcare alone, and we’re on a mission to make healthcare simpler and more effective for our millions of members. Our big‑hearted, tech‑savvy team fights to ensure that our members get the care they need, when they need it, at the most affordable cost – that’s why we call ourselves Healthcare Warriors®.

We’re committed to building diverse and inclusive teams – more than 2,000 of us and counting – so if you’re excited about this position, we encourage you to apply – even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement.

About the role

The Manager, Pre‑Cert Operations is responsible for managing the execution of Quantum’s Pre‑Certification delivery. This leader will have primary accountability for performance management, escalation triage and audit presentation.

What you’ll do (Essential Responsibilities)

• Provide direct leadership and subject matter expertise for frontline Pre‑Certification nurses
• Ensure a focus on quality, consistency and member centricity
• Serves as a clinical subject matter expert for internal and external parties
• Continuously evaluate the staffing distribution and workload to ensure adequate balance. Adjust coverage as needed.
• Own development and performance management of frontline Nurses; maintain focus on key needs/expectations/initiatives
• Ensure onboarding of new staff, as needed.
• Conduct routine 1 on 1 development meetings as well as check‑in/performance review conversations with direct reports
• Lead the succession planning and IDP process for direct reports to ensure continued professional development.
• Deliver performance feedback. Responsible for performance management and coaching support to develop the team and maximize success of employees
• Assist with day‑to‑day problem‑solving, Q&A, and protocol guidance for staff
• Facilitate regular team discussions that reinforce key needs/expectations/initiatives, promote an awareness of program and staff performance, and provide a forum for Q&A.
• Facilitate team huddles to ensure collaboration with workload and case needs
• Operational execution in alignment with strategic programmatic initiatives
• Support development, maintenance, and execution of processes, protocols, tools and systems that support program objectives
• Continuously monitor outcomes, address gaps and/or identify opportunities for greater programmatic impact, as needed
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
• Owner of both consultant and compliance audits through presentation of material, answering questions, and recapping themes needing addressed. Conducted in collaboration and partnership with Clinical Program, Clinical Delivery, and Pod leaders
• May support program leadership in development of new product capabilities or solutions
• Collaborate with UM Clinical Operations leadership on the continuous evaluation of processes/protocols and program effectiveness
• Implement process improvements and clinical initiatives to address identified needs as guided by program leadership
• Trend identification, root cause analysis, and development of corrective/preventative action plans within discipline/frontline delivery
• Available for client implementations, as needed
• Escalation management and client‑facing interaction to triage and address recurring issues
• All other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring (Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing required
• Licenses/Certifications: Current and Active license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical leadership with responsibility for direct management/oversight of a team preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of utilization management experience (pre‑certification, concurrent review, and/or appeals)
• Experience utilizing standardized algorithms, policies and bulletins to guide determinations
• Experience collaborating with Medical Directors and senior‑level clinical leaders to develop and continuously refine/review UM policy
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements
• Familiarity/experience with URAC Health Utilization Management standards preferred
• Proficient utilization of reporting tools and platforms for analyzing and synthesizing data to evaluate and guide performance
• Advanced strategic planning skills
• Proven success at identifying and selecting talent, and a passion for people development & coaching
• Strong administrative/technical skills; Comfort working on a PC using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), IM/video conferencing (Teams & Zoom), and telephones efficiently.
• A high degree of personal accountability and trustworthiness, a commitment to working within Quantum Health’s policies, values and ethics, and to protecting the sensitive data entrusted to us.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care