Utilization Management Representative I

Elevance Health (Anthem); Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase program

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Elevance Health (Anthem) is seeking an Utilization Management Representative I to support virtual operations. You will handle calls and post-service claims, determine eligibility, and authorize initial treatment sessions while collaborating with nurses and internal teams.

Flexibility includes occasional in-person onboarding and potential office days. The role emphasizes patient and provider communication, data entry accuracy, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year in customer service or call center environment.

Responsibilities

• Handling incoming calls and post services claims work.
• Determines contract and benefit eligibility; approves inpatient/outpatient authorizations and post-service requests.
• Refers complex cases to a Nurse reviewer for clinical review.
• Enters referral requests into the UM system per plan certificate.
• Responds to inquiries from clients, providers and internal teams.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Utilization Management Representative I

Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

How you will make an impact:

• Managing incoming calls or incoming post services claims work.
• Determines contract and benefit eligibility; provides authorization for inpatient admission, outpatient precertification, prior authorization, and post service requests.
• Refers cases requiring clinical review to a Nurse reviewer.
• Responsible for the identification and data entry of referral requests into the UM system in accordance with the plan certificate.
• Responds to telephone and written inquiries from clients, providers and in-house departments.
• Conducts clinical screening process.
• Authorizes initial set of sessions to provider.
• Checks benefits for facility based treatment.
• Develops and maintains positive customer relations and coordinates with various functions within the company to ensure customer requests and questions are handled appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Associates in this role are expected to have the ability to multi-task, including handling calls, texts, facsimiles, and electronic queues, while simultaneously taking notes and speaking to customers.
• Proficient in maintaining focus during extended periods of sitting and handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, both with virtual and in-person interactions.
• Attentive to details, critical thinker, and a problem-solver.
• Demonstrates empathy and persistence to resolve caller issues completely.
• Comfort and proficiency with digital tools and platforms to enhance productivity and minimize manual efforts.
• Associates in this role will have a structured work schedule with occasional overtime or flexibility based on business needs, including the ability to work from the office as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• HS diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of customer service or call-center experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• Medical terminology training and experience in medical or insurance field preferred.

For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $15.96/hr to $23.94/hr.

Locations: Columbus, OH, Virginia

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits 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.

Job Level: Non-Management Non-Exempt

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