Utilization Management Nurse

Massachusetts General Hospital; Somerville (MA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Utilization Management Care Manager to analyze and assess authorization requests remotely. The ideal candidate should hold an RN license and have considerable experience in utilization management. Responsibilities include making eligibility and coverage determinations and managing incoming requests. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• MA Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state license required.
• At least 3-5 years of utilization management experience is highly preferred.
• UM certification (InterQual) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review authorization requests for medical services.
• Manage incoming requests for procedures and services.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

InterQual/Milliman

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Site: Mass General Brigham Health Plan Holding Company, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Utilization Management Care Manager (UMCM) will utilize clinical knowledge to analyze, assess, and render approval decisions, to determine the need for physician review as well as complete determinations following physician review. The ideal candidate will have worked at another health plan doing prior authorizations for procedures like IVF, surgeries, and high-tech radiology.

Responsibilities

• Review authorization requests for medical services, including making initial eligibility and coverage determinations, screening for medical necessity appropriateness, determining if additional information is required, and referral to correct programs within the MGB Health Plan as needed.
• Manage incoming requests for procedures and services, including patient medical records and related clinical information.
• Adherence to program, departmental and organizational performance metrics including productivity.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; excellent problem-solving and customer service skills are required.
• Be available for on call for a minimum of once per month with the possibility of that increasing depending on staff availability; approximately 6 months after hire.
• Must be self-directed and highly motivated with an ability to multi-task.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion are integrated as a guiding principle.
• Persist in accomplishing objectives to consistently achieve results despite obstacles and setbacks.
• Build strong relationships and infrastructures that designate MGB Health Plan as a people-first organization.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Licenses and Credentials

• MA Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state license required

Experience

• At least 3-5 years of utilization management experience is highly preferred
• UM certification (InterQual) preferred
• At least 1-2 years of experience in a payer setting highly preferred
• Experience using InterQual/Milliman preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to establish strong rapport and relationships with patients and staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry related software programs.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to maintain client and staff confidentiality.
• Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and the ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
• Knowledge of Healthcare and Managed Care preferred.

Working Conditions

• This is a remote role that can be done from most US states. It will require occasional time at the office (roughly 1x/quarter) for team meetings in Somerville, MA

Remote Type

Remote

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$58,656.00 - $142,448.80/Annual

Grade

98TEMP

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham Health Plan Holding Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.