Remote Utilization Management Assistant

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is seeking a Utilization Management Assistant to facilitate and document payer communications while ensuring timely authorization processes. This role requires individuals who can thrive in a team environment and utilize critical thinking skills for process improvement.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of experience in a medical setting and a high school diploma or GED. The position offers remote work flexibility for candidates in various states.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in healthcare or equivalent.
• Understanding of operations in managed care or utilization management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document payer requests for clinical documentation.
• Communicate with internal staff regarding documentation requests.
• Identify accounts lacking authorization and follow up with payers.
• Contribute to process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Communication with payers

Critical thinking

Trend identification

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is seeking a Utilization Management Assistant to facilitate and document payer communications while ensuring timely authorization processes. This role requires individuals who can thrive in a team environment and utilize critical thinking skills for process improvement.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of experience in a medical setting and a high school diploma or GED. The position offers remote work flexibility for candidates in various states.