Long Term Services & Support Utilization Management Technician

For roles that are 100% remote or hybrid, you must have access to a reliable high-speed internet connection to support daily job responsibilities. A minimum bandwidth of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required. Those fully remote associates residing in states where service is required by contract, law, or regulation will be allowed to submit for reimbursement.

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Supervisor, the LTSS UM Tech will:

• Coordinate, generate and track both incoming and outgoing correspondence, faxes and authorizations related to prospective, concurrent, and post service review functions.

• Interacts with providers, service coordinators, and LTSS UM staff to facilitate receipt of information, and/or records for prompt review and response.

• Provides Telephonic verbal notification to participants to maintain UM compliance under the CHC Final Agreement.

• Performs data entry of authorizations to ensure authorizations are provided timely and accurately.

• Performs data entry and maintains operational reports.

• Works with Providers to correct authorization to claim issues.

• Performs and remains knowledgeable in all workflow and timeliness requirements for all areas in Utilization Management.

Education/Experience

• High School/GED.