Walker Health Services

Walker Health Services

Utilization Review Manager

Pikesville, MD

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$90kDetected 20 days ago
Patient CareLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • Walker Health Services is seeking an experienced and strategic Utilization Review Manager to lead our Utilization Review (UR) department.
  • This individual will be responsible for overseeing the UR process, ensuring compliance with state-specific guidelines, and developing policies and procedures for both internal workflows and client interactions.
  • The Manager will also focus on optimizing UR operations, managing the team, and ensuring that all authorizations and reviews meet payer requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Lead and manage the Utilization Review team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
  • Policy Development: Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to streamline the UR process and ensure consistency and efficiency.
  • Provide clients with ongoing support to improve their understanding of the UR process, minimizing authorization denials and delays.
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Collaborate with the billing and management teams to ensure seamless coordination of the UR process and to support the organization's broader operational goals.
  • Lead quarterly client reviews to discuss UR performance, process improvements, and any upcoming changes.
  • Lead and manage the Utilization Review team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
  • Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to streamline the UR process and ensure consistency and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with the billing and management teams to ensure seamless coordination of the UR process and to support the organization's broader operational goals.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to educate and guide clients in navigating the UR process.

Compensation

  • $75,000 - $90,000

Benefits

  • Walker Health Services partners with behavioral health providers to offer a full suite of administrative solutions, including comprehensive medical billing, utilization review services, and credentialing support.
  • Our mission is to simplify the complexities of revenue cycle management, helping providers navigate the intricate landscape of medical billing.

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