Mass General Brigham
Utilization Management Care Manager
Mass General Brigham, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
Job Summary
The UMCM will utilize clinical knowledge to analyze, assess, and render approval decisions, to determine the need for physician review as well as complete determinations following physician review. Responsibilities
Expertise in clinical review for prospective, concurrent, retrospective utilization management reviews utilizing Interqual, company policies and procedures, and other resources as determined by review, including physician reviews as needed for all lines of business as per departmental needs. Review authorization requests for medical services, including making initial eligibility and coverage determinations, screening for medical necessity appropriateness, determining if additional information is required, and referral to correct programs within Mass General Brigham Health Plan as needed. Manage incoming requests for procedures and services including patient medical records and related clinical information. Strong working knowledge of commercial, self-insured, fully insured and limited network plans. Adherence to program, departmental and organizational performance metrics including productivity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent problem solving and customer service skills. Availability for on-call responsibilities for a minimum of once per month with the possibility of increasing depending on staff availability; approximately six months after hire. Must be self-directed and highly motivated with an ability to multi-task. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments. Sound decision-making and time management skills. Proactive in areas of professional development, personally and for the department. Persist in accomplishing objectives to consistently achieve results despite obstacles and setbacks. Build strong relationships and infrastructures that designate Mass General Brigham Health Plan as a people-first organization. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, McKesson InterQual, Outlook, SharePoint, PC-based operating system, and web-based phone system. Qualifications
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Massachusetts Registered Nurse License required At least 2-3 years of utilization review experience is highly preferred Experience using Interqual or Milliman is highly preferred At least 1-2 years of experience in a payer setting is highly preferred At least 1-2 years of experience in an acute care setting is highly preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrate Mass General Brigham Health Plan’s core brand principles of always listening, challenging conventions, and providing value. Strong aptitude for technology-based solutions. Embrace opportunities to take the complexity out of how we work and what we deliver. Listen to our constituents, learn, and act quickly in our ongoing pursuit of meaningful innovation. Current in healthcare trends. Ability to inject energy, when and where it’s needed. Exercise self-awareness; monitor impact on others; be receptive to and seek out feedback; use self-discipline to adjust to feedback. Be accountable for delivering high-quality work. Act with a clear sense of ownership. Bring fresh ideas forward by actively listening to and working with employees and the people we serve. Communicate respectfully and professionally with colleagues. Strong EQ; exercises self-awareness; monitors impact on others; is receptive to and seeks out feedback; uses self-discipline to adjust to feedback. Additional Job Details
Working Conditions
Would need to be available for on-call for a minimum of once per month with the possibility of that increasing depending on staff availability; Approximately six months after hire. This is a remote role with occasional onsite team meetings in Somerville, MA. Remote Type
Remote Work Location
399 Revolution Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Employee Type
Regular Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Pay Range
$58,656.00 - $142,448.80/Annual Grade
98TEMP Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework: At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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The UMCM will utilize clinical knowledge to analyze, assess, and render approval decisions, to determine the need for physician review as well as complete determinations following physician review. Responsibilities
Expertise in clinical review for prospective, concurrent, retrospective utilization management reviews utilizing Interqual, company policies and procedures, and other resources as determined by review, including physician reviews as needed for all lines of business as per departmental needs. Review authorization requests for medical services, including making initial eligibility and coverage determinations, screening for medical necessity appropriateness, determining if additional information is required, and referral to correct programs within Mass General Brigham Health Plan as needed. Manage incoming requests for procedures and services including patient medical records and related clinical information. Strong working knowledge of commercial, self-insured, fully insured and limited network plans. Adherence to program, departmental and organizational performance metrics including productivity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent problem solving and customer service skills. Availability for on-call responsibilities for a minimum of once per month with the possibility of increasing depending on staff availability; approximately six months after hire. Must be self-directed and highly motivated with an ability to multi-task. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments. Sound decision-making and time management skills. Proactive in areas of professional development, personally and for the department. Persist in accomplishing objectives to consistently achieve results despite obstacles and setbacks. Build strong relationships and infrastructures that designate Mass General Brigham Health Plan as a people-first organization. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, McKesson InterQual, Outlook, SharePoint, PC-based operating system, and web-based phone system. Qualifications
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Massachusetts Registered Nurse License required At least 2-3 years of utilization review experience is highly preferred Experience using Interqual or Milliman is highly preferred At least 1-2 years of experience in a payer setting is highly preferred At least 1-2 years of experience in an acute care setting is highly preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrate Mass General Brigham Health Plan’s core brand principles of always listening, challenging conventions, and providing value. Strong aptitude for technology-based solutions. Embrace opportunities to take the complexity out of how we work and what we deliver. Listen to our constituents, learn, and act quickly in our ongoing pursuit of meaningful innovation. Current in healthcare trends. Ability to inject energy, when and where it’s needed. Exercise self-awareness; monitor impact on others; be receptive to and seek out feedback; use self-discipline to adjust to feedback. Be accountable for delivering high-quality work. Act with a clear sense of ownership. Bring fresh ideas forward by actively listening to and working with employees and the people we serve. Communicate respectfully and professionally with colleagues. Strong EQ; exercises self-awareness; monitors impact on others; is receptive to and seeks out feedback; uses self-discipline to adjust to feedback. Additional Job Details
Working Conditions
Would need to be available for on-call for a minimum of once per month with the possibility of that increasing depending on staff availability; Approximately six months after hire. This is a remote role with occasional onsite team meetings in Somerville, MA. Remote Type
Remote Work Location
399 Revolution Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Employee Type
Regular Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Pay Range
$58,656.00 - $142,448.80/Annual Grade
98TEMP Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework: At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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