Utilization Review Assistant

Mymlc; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mymlc in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a dedicated Utilization Review Assistant to support administrative tasks within Utilization Management. You will coordinate healthcare documents, handle mail and phone communications, and assist UR staff, care managers and social workers to ensure smooth processes.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, have healthcare experience, and are prepared to travel to off-site locations as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in healthcare or managed care preferred.
• Travel to off-site locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate required healthcare documents to patients and/or representatives.
• Adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.
• Understand Medicaid and Medicare benefits.
• Collaborate with utilization review staff, care managers and social workers to assist with administrative responsibilities.
• Phone and Voicemail retrieval.
• Mail distribution within the department.
• Worklist management.
• Documentation entry.

Skills

Document communication

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare benefits

Interdepartmental collaboration

Phone & voicemail

Mail distribution

Worklist management

Documentation entry

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The Utilization Review Assistant is responsible for the administrative components of Utilization Management that primarily focuses on supporting the medical review process.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for communication of required healthcare documents to patients and/or representatives.
• Adhere to regulatory and compliance standards
• Understanding benefits including Medicaid and Medicare
• Work closely with utilization review staff, care managers and social workers to assist with any administrative responsibilities or needs.
• Phone and Voicemail retrieval
• Mail distribution within the department
• Other duties assigned

• Responsible for communication of required healthcare documents to patients and/or representatives.
• Adhere to regulatory and compliance standards
• Understanding benefits including Medicaid and Medicare
• Work closely with utilization review staff, care managers and social workers to assist with any administrative responsibilities or needs.
• Documentation entry
• Phone and Voicemail retrieval
• Mail distribution within the department
• Worklist management
• Other duties assigned

Education

• H.S. Diploma - or GED - Required

Work Experience

• Experience in healthcare, managed care, hospital, or clinical setting, or other comparable work experience. - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

• Travel to off-site locations may be required. - Required

Job Info

• Job Identification 2119
• Job Category Business Professional
• Posting Date 08/10/2026, 11:13 PM
• Job Shift Days
• Locations 5325 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506, US (On-site)