Utilization Management Specialist - Content Section 1 (ID:177)
Individuals qualified for this position will have completed high school, bachelor's degree preferred and have at least two years administrative assistant experience with specialization in authorization processes/utilization/tracking. The Safety and In Home Services Coordiantor will assign duties including but not limited to the following:
- Maintain databases as required.
- Obtain/track authorization/reauthorizations for all safety and in home services.
- Identify when authorization units are low and inform field worker as well as referral source.
- General office work including: typing of confidential office reports, letters, memos, sorting, filing, stapling, copying, etc.
- Meet established deadlines as outlined by supervisor or program coordinator.
- Copy any necessary documentation as deemed by the specific program coordinator/supervisor.
- Adhere to the strict confidentiality policies indicated in the Employee Manual, as well as, all of the other policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development of new techniques and methods to improve efficiency and efficacy of operations.
- Develop safeguards to prevent repeat errors and educate staff members.
- Participate in special projects and meet deadlines as assigned by the coordinator/supervisor.
- Consistently review Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan and make sure that all it is being carried out within the agency on a daily basis by all employees.
- Ensure that Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards are maintained throughout the agency.
- Maintain a standard of 100% productivity throughout the workday.
The average starting pay for this position is $13.00 hr. Additional compensation may be applicable based upon educational and professional experience. Prior to employment, the CEO and CFO will negotiate any increase in the starting wage. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits as outlined in the Employee Manual.
