PT Utilization Management Reviewer

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts Inc.; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is seeking a Clinical Utilization Reviewer to support members with complex care needs. The role involves authorizing medically necessary services and coordinating care using clinical judgment and policy guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have MA licensure (PT), 3–5 years in clinical health settings, and experience with utilization management. This is a full-time, on-site role in Massachusetts with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in clinical health care settings (inpatient, outpatient, or varying levels of care).
• Utilization Management experience preferred.
• Active licensure in Massachusetts is required for this position (PT).
• Licensure in additional states is a plus.
• Note: Any license restrictions must be disclosed and reviewed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-certification, concurrent, and retrospective reviews with emphasis on utilization management, discharge planning, care coordination, outcomes, and quality of service.
• Evaluate members’ clinical status, benefits, and appropriateness for programs and sites of service to develop a cost-effective, medically necessary plan of care.
• Pass annual InterQual Interrater Reliability Test.
• Interact with treatment providers, PCPs, physicians, therapists, and facilities to gather clinical information supporting the plan of care.
• Monitor clinical quality concerns and elevate issues as needed.

Skills

Self-directed

Independent

Flexible to change

Team collaboration

Assess and analyze

IT systems proficiency

Cultural competence

Education

Massachusetts PT license

High school diploma

Multi-state licensure

Job description

Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue.

The Role

The Clinical Utilization Reviewer is responsible for facilitating care for members who may have complex healthcare needs, authorizing medically necessary services at the right level of care to promote optimal health. This position is self-directed and works independently and collaboratively to facilitate care using clinical skills, principles of managed care, nationally recognized medical necessity criteria, and company medical policies to conduct reviews that promote efficient and medically appropriate use of the member's benefit to provide the best quality care.

The Team

The Clinical Utilization Reviewer is part of a highly dedicated and motivated team of professionals, including medical and behavioral health care managers, dieticians, pharmacist, clinicians, medical directors and more, who collaborate to facilitate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-certification, concurrent, and retrospective reviews with emphasis on utilization management, discharge planning, care coordination, clinical outcomes, and quality of service.
• Evaluate members’ clinical status, benefits, and appropriateness for programs and sites of service to develop a cost-effective, medically necessary plan of care.
• Pass annual InterQual Interrater Reliability Test.
• Interact with treatment providers, PCPs, physicians, therapists, and facilities as needed to gather clinical information to support the plan of care.
• Monitor clinical quality concerns, make referrals appropriately, identify and elevate quality of care issues.
• Understand member insurance products and benefits, as well as regulatory and NCQA requirements.

Key Qualifications

• Self-directed, independent, adaptive, flexible to change, and able to collaborate as a member of a team.
• Ability to assess, analyze, draw conclusions, and construct effective solutions.
• Proficient with multiple IT systems.
• Demonstration of awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills needed to work effectively with a culturally and demographically diverse population.

Education and Experience

• 3-5 years relevant experience in a variety of appropriate clinical health care settings (Inpatient, outpatient, or differing levels of care).
• Utilization Management experience, preferred
• Active licensure in Massachusetts is required, appropriate to position ( PT)
• Licensure in additional states a plus.
• Note: Any restrictions against a license must be disclosed and reviewed.

Minimum Education Requirements

High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above.

Location

Hingham

Time Type

Full time

Hourly Range

$42.18 - $51.56 The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability. This job is also eligible for variable pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well‑being benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• A suite of well‑being benefits to eligible employees

Why Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?

You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors, , your perspectives, and your experiences. It’s in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL. As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our Company Culture page. At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we believe in wellness and that work/life balance is a key part of associate wellbeing. For more information on how we work and support that work/life balance visit our "How We Work" Page.

Voted as the highest in member satisfaction among Massachusetts commercial health plans by JD Power, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston. We have been a market leader for over 75 years, and are consistently ranked among the nation's best health plans. Our daily efforts are dedicated to effectively serving our 2.8 million members, and consistently offering security, stability, and peace of mind to both our members and associates.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. We are dedicated to creating a refreshing and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path. We take pride in our diverse, community‑centric, wellness‑focused culture and believe every member of our team deserves to enjoy a positive work‑life balance.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Employer - veterans/disability. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts's legal duty to furnish information.