Utilization Review Coordinator II - Renton WA (Must live in WA or ID)

Conducts reviews of medical records and treatment plans to evaluate and consult on necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of health care services, under guidance. Communicates with physicians, managers, staff, members and/or caregivers regarding requirements related to medical necessity and benefit denials across the continuum of care, independently. Observes and identifies utilization trends and learns about addressing deficiencies in utilization review workflow/processes to ensure compliant and cost-effective care. Supports education and compliance initiatives by remaining up-to-date on the relevant regulations and guidelines, and participating in and providing feedback on education and training programs for staff and physicians to promote best practices in utilization management.

• Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with coworkers and members. Listens to, addresses, and seeks performance feedback. Pursues self-development; acknowledges strengths and weaknesses based on career goals and takes appropriate development action to leverage / improve them. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work. Assesses and responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome.


• Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in subject area to meet deadlines; follows procedures and policies, and applies data and resources to support projects or initiatives with limited guidance and/or sponsorship. Collaborates with others to solve business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information. Supports the completion of priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies and speaks up for ways to address improvement opportunities.


• Supports high-quality consultation by: communicating with physicians, managers, staff, members, and/or caregivers regarding requirements related to medical necessity and benefit denials across the continuum of care, independently; and leveraging working knowledge to ensure the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits, cost of care options, and coverage by members and physicians.


• Supports education and compliance initiatives by: remaining up-to-date and discussing with the team the relevant state and federal regulations, guidelines, criteria, and documentation requirements that affect utilization management; and participating and providing feedback on education and training programs for staff and physicians at the local level to promote best practices in utilization management.


• Assists in quality improvement efforts by: observing and identifying utilization patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement; learning about utilization review workflows/processes including corrective action plans and standard work, and identifying deficiencies in workflows; and learning and actively adhering to utilization policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliant and cost-effective care.


• Performs utilization reviews by: following standard policies and procedures when conducting reviews of medical records and treatment plans to evaluate the medical necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of requested health care services, under guidance; and assessing the ongoing need for services, identifying potential issues/delays, and recommending appropriate actions for standard member cases.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Health Care Administration, Business, Nursing, or directly related field OR minimum three (3) years of experience in medical benefits administration in a managed or health care setting or a directly related field.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Written Communication; Confidentiality; Acts with Compassion; Relationship Building; Evidence-Based Medicine Principles; Consulting; Quality Assurance and Effectiveness