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How much do flexible optum health utilization review jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for flexible optum health utilization review in the United States is $42.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $48.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Optum Health Utilization Review vs Optum Health Utilization Review?

AspectFlexible Optum Health Utilization ReviewOptum Health Utilization Review
CertificationsTypically requires healthcare or insurance-related certificationsSame as Flexible, often requiring similar credentials
Work EnvironmentFlexible scheduling, remote or onsite healthcare settingsStandard healthcare or insurance office environment
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by Optum for adaptable review rolesStandard role within Optum's utilization management team
Search & Comparison IntentHigh overlap, focusing on flexible review roles within OptumStandard utilization review position in healthcare insurance

The main difference lies in flexibility; Flexible Optum Health Utilization Review offers adaptable scheduling and remote options, while Optum Health Utilization Review typically involves standard office hours. Both roles require similar credentials and are integral to Optum's utilization management process, serving healthcare insurance needs.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Optum Health Utilization Review job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,946 per year, or $42.3 per hour.

Supervisor Behavioral Health Utilization Review

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

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Job Description

Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center in South Kansas City, MO is seeking a Supervisor of Behavioral Health Utilization Review to join our team.

This role facilitates and directs the Utilization Review Department, Case Management and Reception teams of a 24/7 inpatient residential and hospital program. Additionally, ensures compliance with all pertinent regulations, analyzes trends related to denials & authorizations, builds strong relationships with third party payers. Positive relationships with physicians, nursing supervisors and senior administration are required to ensure empathic and timely response to individual patient and community needs.

Job Details:

  • Monday - Friday, dayshift, 9am -5pm. Remote work not preferred, but occasional opportunity, must be primarily onsite. No weekend or holiday rotations.
  • Supervises and completes daily operations as assigned by Manager of Intake and Utilizations Review.
  • Oversees resources and functions related to utilization review and regulatory compliance adherence.
  • Responsible for training of staff, discipline and evaluations.
  • Monitors and maintains data to achieve quality outcomes and progression with the departmental strategic plan.
  • Collaborates and communicates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure communication of patient's treatment to the managed care provider.
  • Review clinical charts in order to file appeals on denied accounts.
  • Oversees scheduling and supervision needs for the Reception team.
  • Must have a master's degree and current clinical licensure for State of Missouri (LPC or LCSW)
  • 1-3 years in a leadership or team lead role preferred
Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

2 yearsLicensed Professional Counselor - VariousMaster's DegreeJob DetailsFull TimeDay (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.


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