Description and Requirements The Case Manager, Utilization Management coordinates the care plan for assigned members and conducts pre-certification, concurrent review, discharge planning, and case management as assigned. The Case Manager, Utilization Management is also responsible for efficient utilization of health services and optimal health outcomes for members, as well as meeting designated quality metrics. The Episodic Utilization/Case Manager is responsible for applying care management principles when engaging members and addressing the coordination of their health care services to provide an excellent member experience, address barriers, and improve their health outcomes.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provides case management services for assigned member caseloads which includes:Pre-certification – performing risk-identification, preadmission, concurrent, and retrospective reviews to evaluate the appropriateness and medical necessity of treatments and service utilizations based on clinical documentation, regulatory, and InterQual/MCG criteriaAssessment - identifying medical, psychological, and social issues that need intervention.Coordination - partnering with PCP and other medical providers to coordinate treatments, collateral services, and service authorizations.  Negotiates rates with non-partner providers, where applicable.  Ensures appropriate access and utilization of a full continuum of network and community resources to support health and recoveryDocumenting - documenting all determinations, notifications, interventions, and telephone encounters in accordance with established documentation standards and regulatory guidelines.Advocates, informs, and educates beneficiaries on services, self-management techniques, and health benefits.Develops and executes on care plans that align with the physician’s treatment plans and recommends interventions that align with proposed goals as needed Reports and escalates questionable healthcare servicesMeets performance metric requirements as part of annual performance appraisalsMonitors assigned case load to meet performance metric requirementsFunctions as a clinical resource for the multi-disciplinary care team in order to maximize HF member care quality while achieving effective medical cost managementAssists in identifying opportunities for and facilitating alternative care options based on member needs and assessmentsOccasional overtime as necessaryAdditional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

For Medical Case Management:RN, LPN, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, PT, OT, and/or ST license For Episodic Utilization/Case Management: NYS RN or Licensed Social Worker (LCSW/LMSW any state)

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related disciplineExperience in managed care, case management, identifying alternative care options, and discharge planningCertified Case ManagerInterqual and/or Milliman knowledgeKnowledge of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) regulations governing medical management in managed careRelevant clinical work experienceIntermediate Outlook, Basic Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat skills.Demonstrated critical thinking and assessment skills to ensure member care plans are followed.Demonstrated ability to manage large caseloads and effectively work in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated professional writing, electronic documentation, and assessment skills.

Hiring Range*:

Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $81,099 - $116,480

All Other Locations (within approved locations): $71,594 - $106,080

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.