Utilization Review Specialist
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Charlie HealthBehavioral Healthcare
Remote, United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
SalaryThe total target base compensation for this role will be between $62,000 and $70,000 per year... In addition to base compensation, this role also offers a performance bonus. The expected total cash compensation range, including potential bonus, will be between $0 and $900 per month.
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Job Details
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience in a utilization role within the behavioral health field
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementGoogle WorkspaceHIPAA
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted professional license to practice independently in a U.S. state or territory (e.g., MD, DO, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LCPC)
- 2+ years of experience in a utilization role within the behavioral health field
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and utilization management systems
- Familiarity with InterQual, MCG, or similar clinical guidelines
- Knowledge of utilization review processes, medical necessity criteria, and healthcare regulations
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage details in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
- Google Workspace proficiency
- Ability to advise, present to, and persuade senior corporate personnel
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements
Responsibilities
- Oversee all functions of a virtual IOP caseload
- Collaborate at a high level to problem solve on complex cases with Manager
- Complete pre-certs and authorizations for virtual IOP clients in a timely manner
- Complete peer to peer reviews with insurance MDs to advocate for treatment post first line denial outcomes
- Follow up on all outstanding authorizations and report all barriers to Manager
- Collaborate with Revenue Cycle Team and Admissions to improve patient experience from the front door through discharge
- Partner with Manager and Director to troubleshoot workflows and processes to achieve efficiency gains
- Deliver training to clinical teams for high quality documentation standardization
- Participate in denial management, appeals, and peer-to-peer review processes
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