Utilization Review Specialist

As the Utilization Review Specialist, you will work in an office based out of Trenton, NJ.  This is a temp to perm, full time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Responsibilities: 

1. Requesting and obtaining prior authorizations for treatment services from entities including, but not limited to, Medicaid, Managed Care Organizations, NJSAMS, Commercial Insurance, EAP, etc..
2. Facilitating prior authorization requests and concurrent reviews with all payer sources for clients enrolled in services that require authorizations for care.
3. Managing and tracking prior authorization approvals and requests for all clients enrolled and ensuring prior authorization/approval for services are obtained in a timely manner from payer sources to ensure no gaps in care or coverage.
4. Coordinating with program leadership and staff to ensure clinical documentation (Progress notes, Treatment Plans, etc..) is completed timely and contains sufficient clinical content for prior authorization services.
5. Engaging in Continued Stay Reviews with program leadership and staff to determine justification for continuation of care.
6. Coordinating with Accounts Receivable and Program Leadership to manage and track all outgoing requests and receipts of authorizations as well as managing pending requests.
7. Verifying insurance coverage for enrolled clients and coordinating with program leadership and AR to ensure there is a source of payment for all clients receiving care.
8. Facilitating Presumptive eligibility process for eligible clients.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor's Degree required in psychology/human services/nursing/healthcare or related field; Master's Degree Preferred in Behavioral Health/HealthCare or related field; OR LPN or RN
2. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a behavioral health or healthcare setting.
3. Knowledgeable about behavioral health services including ambulatory services such as Outpatient, Partial Care, and Addictions treatment.
4. Knowledgeable about healthcare claims and processing including prior authorizations, CPT codes, MCOs, Medicaid, etc..
5. Proficient in use of technology, various applications including Microsoft Office (including Excel), Electronic Health Records, and other data bases such as NJSAMs and Navinet.
6. Strong skills related to clinical documentation
7. Strong organizational and time management skills
8. Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills.
9. Valid driver’s license in good standing required.