Utilization Review Assistant

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System in Odessa, TX seeks a detail‑oriented support clerk to assist the Utilization Management department with utilization reviews, data collection, and care coordination activities. The position requires a high school diploma, at least one year of acute care experience, and strong written and verbal communication.

Basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and knowledge of community resources are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum one year of work experience in an acute care medical facility.
• Familiar with medical terminology, utilization review; community resources a plus; basic computer skills required; able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assists Utilization Management department with utilization review processes, including collection and analysis of data related to Utilization Review, Care Coordination, and Commercial Insurance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Medical terminology

Utilization review

Data collection / data analysis

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

Assists UM Department with utilization review processes, including the collection and analysis of various computer-based data related to Utilization Review, Care Coordination, and Commercial Insurance.

Qualifications

• Education: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Training and Experience: Must have a minimum of one-year work experience in an acute care medical facility.
• Job Knowledge: Familiar with medical terminology, utilization review, community resource a plus. Basic computer skills required. Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

Should be familiar with healthcare operations. Experience with the collection and management of data preferred. Familiar with medical terminology, utilization review, and/or medical insurance preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.