Utilization Management Authorization Assistant

Responsibilities

• Keeps records, authorizations, and paperwork for the department to ensure the financial needs that relate to acute admissions, outpatient services, and surgeries are correct for hospital billing.
• Serves as a liaison to outside review agencies, providing and coordinating necessary information to the appropriate hospital departments.
• Investigates and addresses issues identified by outside review agencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in an acute hospital setting in utilization review, case management, business office, or a related department preferred.
• Experience in a managed care environment is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Education/Training/Experience

• High School graduation or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of experience in an acute hospital setting in utilization review, case management, business office, or a related department preferred.
• Experience in a managed care environment is desirable.

Pay

• Hourly pay range: $23.00 min. - $29.35 max.