Behavioral Health Utilization Management Coordinator

Behavioral Health Utilization Management Coordinator

Job Ref: TE0173
Category: Behavioral Health
Department: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HARP
Location: 50 Water Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10004
Job Type: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Salary Range: $56,400.00 - $56,400.00

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Position Overview:

The Behavioral Health Utilization Management (BH UM) Care Coordinator provides comprehensive service and support to providers and members as needed. The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: responding to all provider inquiries for Behavioral Health Core and HARP authorizations, documenting such contacts into the tracking clinical system, manage and maintain inbound queues for the UM work system, process complaints, conduct outreach efforts to providers and ensure all activities deliver a seamless and streamlined experience for both UM staff and providers. This position requires that one be organized, ability to multitask, set priorities and manage time effectively.

Work Shifts

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for managing large amounts of inbound provider calls promptly.

Record and respond to all BH UM customer contacts and update the tracking system.

Manage and ensure appropriate follow-up and closure for all provider/member contacts.

Manages calls to and from providers regarding both inpatient and outpatient BH authorizations

Enter prior approvals in the authorization system (CareConnect) and follow internal process for connecting providers to the clinical UM Staff as applicable.

Notifies vendors of the start date of the services to members.

Monitors the assigned queues in the authorization system (Care Connect) to ensure timely processing of service authorization requests

Tracks and monitors key information identified by the UM Team Leaders for quality purposes

Maintain clinical work queues to ensure tasks are sent timely to UM team members

Responsible for meeting accuracy standards for appropriate authorizations of referrals at the UM customer service associate level and collaborate with other BH UM team members to ensure that the entire team is also successful at meeting those standards.

Process and resolve complaints, record given information in the clinical management system

Handle provider inquiries and escalates to Call Center Supervisor appropriately

Respond to all claim billing inquiries from providers and members and direct them to the correct teams.

All other duties and special projects as assigned by BH UM Care Coordinator Supervisor and Director of BH UM

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

A minimum of 3 years' experience in customer service; 1 year must be in a UM medical management call center setting

Experience in providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced, high volume type medical setting (i.e., insurance, doctor’s office, medical clinics)

Bilingual (English/Spanish) - written and verbal skills preferred

Basic Microsoft Word, Teams, and Excel skills; familiarity with Microsoft Teams is a plus

UM clinical operations expertise a bonus

Professional Competencies:

Integrity and Trust

Customer Focus

Functional/Technical skills

Written/Oral Communication

Ability to multitask and work as a team

Must be able to work well under pressure and handle stressful situations effectively

Ability to maintain a positive and customer friendly attitude while fielding calls

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