Utilization Management Representative II

Elevance Health (Anthem); Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a skilled Utilization Management Representative II to manage calls, triage cases, and authorize inpatient and outpatient services. The role requires navigating benefit eligibility, gathering demographic information, and coordinating with providers using Provider Finder.

Strong communication and clinical screening are essential. The position supports a hybrid/remote work model with in-person training sessions as needed, in a Florida-based posting.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with 2+ years healthcare customer service experience.
• Medical terminology training or background preferred.
• Ability to handle calls, triage, and case openings.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming calls and triage cases.
• Determine eligibility and authorize inpatient/outpatient requests.
• Obtain demographic information from callers.
• Search Provider Finder and coordinate with providers.
• Refer cases for nurse review and specialty care.
• Gather information for review and precertification/prior authorization.
• Verify benefits and eligibility.
• Liaise between Medical Management and other departments.
• Respond to inquiries from clients, providers and internal teams.
• Conduct clinical screening.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Facilitation

Analytical skills

Medical terminology

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Provider Finder

Job description

Anticipated End Date

2026-11-20

Position Title

Utilization Management Representative II

Location

The selected candidate for this position must reside in Lake Mary, Tampa or Miami Florida.

Hours

Must be available to work 4 days between Monday - Friday from 12 pm - 9 pm EST + one weekend day per week (to include a 10% shift differential).

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.

Policy on Hybrid/Virtual Work

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.

Job Responsibilities

The Utilization Management Representative II is responsible for managing incoming calls, including triage, opening of cases and authorizing sessions.

How will you 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.
• Obtains intake (demographic) information from caller.
• Conducts a thorough radius search in Provider Finder and follows up with provider on referrals given.
• Refers cases requiring clinical review to a nurse reviewer; and handles referrals for specialty care.
• Processes incoming requests, collection of information needed for review from providers, utilizing scripts to screen basic and complex requests for precertification and/or prior authorization.
• Verifies benefits and/or eligibility information.
• May act as liaison between Medical Management and internal departments.
• Responds to telephone and written inquiries from clients, providers and in‑house departments.
• Conducts clinical screening process.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years customer service experience in healthcare related setting and medical terminology training; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Qualifications:

• 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.
• Certain contracts require a Master's degree.
• Medical terminology training and experience in medical or insurance field preferred.
• Open-minded and adaptable to evolving technologies
• Versatile and able to manage multiple responsibilities
• Background in healthcare with training in medical terminology
• Experience in the medical or insurance field
• Excellent problem‑solving, facilitation, and analytical skills

Job Level:

Non‑Management Non‑Exempt

Job Family:

CUS > Care Support

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

Benefits and Rewards

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Hybrid Workforce Strategy

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

Note about Resumes

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Health of Associates and Communities

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/memb