Utilization Management Representative I - Backoffice Support

Elevance Health (Anthem); Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health seeks an Utilization Management Representative I - Backoffice Support to process precertifications, prior authorizations, and post-service requests for governmental and commercial lines. This is a backoffice role with limited outbound calls and optional in-person training as needed.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED and at least 1 year of customer service experience. You will work a hybrid schedule with potential East Coast hours and must maintain HIPAA compliance and

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year of customer service or call-center experience.
• Medical terminology training and experience in medical or insurance field preferred.
• Proficiency with computers, electronic work queues, email, and document-management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes utilization management requests received through fax, electronic queues, and other approved channels.
• Accurately enters referral and authorization information into utilization management systems.
• Prepares and sends clear, complete, and accurate fax correspondence to providers, facilities, members, and internal partners.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Self-management

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Document-management systems

Email

Job description

Utilization Management Representative I - Backoffice Support

Location

This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for 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 accommodation is granted as required by law.

Hours

Monday through Friday. Candidates must be available to work an assigned shift between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time , based on business needs.

The Behavioral Health Utilization Management Representative I - Backoffice Support is responsible for processing precertification, prior authorization, and post-service requests for governmental and commercial lines of business. This is primarily a back of office role with no inbound call responsibilities. Limited outbound calls may be required to obtain information or support case resolution.

How you will make an impact

• Reviews and processes utilization management requests received through fax, electronic queues, and other approved channels.
• Accurately enters referral and authorization information into utilization management systems.
• Prepares and sends clear, complete, and accurate fax correspondence to providers, facilities, members, and internal partners.
• Meets departmental productivity, quality, accuracy, and turnaround-time standards while maintaining a low error rate.
• Reviews documentation for completeness and refers cases requiring clinical review to the appropriate clinical reviewer.
• Verifies benefits and administrative requirements within the scope of the role.
• Documents all actions and correspondence accurately and completely.
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of assigned workload by monitoring queues, prioritizing tasks, following work through completion, and escalating barriers promptly.
• Protects confidential information and complies with HIPAA, privacy and security requirements, company policies, accreditation standards, contractual obligations, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Identifies and reports potential quality, privacy, compliance, or regulatory concerns through established escalation processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires HS diploma or GED and a 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

• Administrative support, healthcare operations, data entry, document processing, or back-office experience strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to meet established productivity, quality, accuracy, compliance, and turnaround-time expectations preferred.
• Ability to manage assigned work independently, maintain confidentiality, and follow detailed policies and procedures preferred.
• Proficiency with computers, electronic work queues, email, and document-management systems preferred.
• Experience processing faxes, referrals, authorizations, claims, medical records, or healthcare correspondence preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare privacy requirements preferred.
• Experience working in a high-volume, production-based, compliance-focused environment preferred.

Salary

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $16.76 to $27.53.

Location(s): Nevada, Washington.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a 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 base.