What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Utilization Management position at Triwest Healthcare?
We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CA,
- CO, FL,
- HI, IA, ID,
- IL, KS, LA, MD,
- MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA / DC,
- WA, WI & WY only).
Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.
Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!
Job Summary
Manages prospective and concurrent Utilization Management (UM) programs including prior authorization, concurrent inpatient and continued stay reviews including authorization and management of selected post inpatient care. This position reports to the Director of UM and coordinates with Case Management (CM) and Care Coordination (CC) Managers. The position is responsible for providing assistance with the development of UM desk procedures, training, auditing and implementing UM program policies consistent with contractual and performance management goals.
Education & Experience
Required :
Preferred :
Key Responsibilities
Competencies
Communication / People Skills : Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.
Computer Literacy : Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.
Delegation Skills : Provide clear performance expectations for projects and ensure adequate access to resources for completion.
Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative : Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.
Information Management : Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.
Leadership : Successfully manage different styles of employees; provide clear direction and effective coaching.
Multi-Tasking / Time Management : Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.
Organizational Skills : Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.
Team-Building / Team Player : Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment.
Technical Skills : Thorough knowledge of health care delivery, clinical quality assurance program metrics, UM, CM,CC, managed care concepts, management reporting tools, and medical management systems; ability to perform critical, in-depth analysis of medical records for appropriateness and level-of-care determinations.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions :
Company Overview
Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes.
It's Who We Are. It's What We Do.
Do you have a passion for serving those who served?
Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We're On a Mission to Serve®!
Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.
At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.
DoD Statement
Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.
Benefits
We're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes :
Equal Employment Opportunity
TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and we highly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $103,000 - $132,000
