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Utilization Review Manager

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Utilization Review & Authorization Management * Conduct ongoing utilization reviews of client treatment plans, progress notes, and service delivery to ensure alignment with payer and regulatory ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Authorization Utilization Review Bcba position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Authorization Utilization Review BCBA, you need a strong background in applied behavior analysis, in-depth knowledge of utilization review processes, and active BCBA certification. Familiarity with insurance authorization platforms, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and current procedural terminology (CPT) coding is typically required. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities set outstanding candidates apart. These skills ensure accurate authorization decisions, regulatory compliance, and efficient collaboration with providers and insurance teams.

What are the primary responsibilities of an Authorization Utilization Review BCBA on a typical day?

An Authorization Utilization Review BCBA is primarily responsible for reviewing clinical documentation to determine the medical necessity of ABA services, preparing and submitting authorization requests to insurance companies, and responding to requests for additional information. The role involves collaborating closely with clinical staff, insurance representatives, and sometimes directly with clients or caregivers to ensure all documentation meets regulatory and payer requirements. You may also provide guidance to therapy teams on proper documentation and help streamline internal utilization review processes. This position requires balancing client advocacy with payer guidelines, making each day both detailed and dynamic.

What is an Authorization Utilization Review BCBA job?

An Authorization Utilization Review BCBA is responsible for reviewing treatment plans, ensuring medical necessity, and obtaining insurance authorizations for applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. They analyze data, collaborate with clinicians, and communicate with insurance providers to optimize care while adhering to policies and guidelines. Their goal is to ensure that ABA services are both effective and appropriately funded within insurance requirements.

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Clinical Authorization Specialist (Utilization Review)

Clinical Authorization Specialist (Utilization Review)

HALLMARK YOUTHCARE RICHMOND INC

Richmond, VA

$27 - $31/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

As a leading Residential Treatment Center in the Greater Richmond area, Hallmark Youthcare treats adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges triggered by trauma. Treatment is provided in a warm and friendly environment by a group of well-trained, highly motivated staff that take pride in delivering quality care in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Authorization Specialist (Utilization Review) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have experience in prior authorizations, insurance verification, utilization review, and medical necessity determinations. This role is responsible for ensuring that medical services are appropriately authorized, clinically supported, and compliant with payer guidelines before, during, and after patient care.

The Clinical Authorization Specialist serves as a liaison between healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to facilitate timely approvals while minimizing denials and delays in care.

In addition, this role maintains communication with referral sources (CSA/FAPT/IACCT) to coordinate placement and reimbursement standards for transfers from emergency placements and document submission to Magellan for Medicaid consideration.

Key Responsibilities
  • Master's degree in health services field.
  • Review and process prior authorization requests for medical procedures, diagnostic testing, medications, therapies, and specialty services.
  • Evaluate clinical documentation to determine medical necessity using payer guidelines, evidence-based criteria, and insurance policies.
  • Perform prospective, concurrent, and retrospective utilization reviews.
  • Communicate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and insurance representatives to obtain required clinical documentation.
  • Submit authorization requests and monitor status through payer portals and electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems.
  • Track authorization approvals, denials, appeals, and expiration dates to ensure continuity of care.
  • Identify incomplete or missing documentation and coordinate with providers to obtain necessary information.
  • Maintain accurate records of all authorization activities, communications, and determinations.
  • Stay current on payer policies, CMS regulations, and utilization management best practices.
  • Assist with appeals and peer-to-peer review coordination when necessary.
  • Meet productivity, turnaround time, quality, and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in prior authorization, utilization review, medical insurance, case management, including admissions.
  • Strong understanding of commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans.
  • Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) and payer authorization portals.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Benefits:

Set schedule Monday- Friday 9 am- 5pm

Full benefit package available

Matching 401K

Time off accrued each payroll

Free employee meals