Community Health Choice
Houston, Texas, United States
Utilization Management Pre-Certification Coordinator - 153737
Job Description
Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) is a non-profit managed care organization (MCO), licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance. Through its network of more than 10,000 providers and 94 hospitals, Community serves over 400,000 Members with the following programs:
Medicaid State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) program for low-income children and pregnant women
Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for the children of low-income parents, which includes CHIP Perinatal benefits for unborn children of pregnant women who do not qualify for Medicaid STAR
Health Insurance Marketplace Plans that offer individual health coverage that includes preventive care, emergency services, prescription drugs, and hospitalization available to all, regardless of pre-existing conditions.
Improving Members' experiences is at the heart of every Community position. We strive every day to make sure that our Members have access to the high-quality health care they need and deserve.
Community is accredited by URAC for its health plan operations. We offer care management programs for asthma, diabetes, and high-risk pregnancy. An affiliate of the Harris Health System (Harris Health), Community is financially self-sufficient and receives no financial support from Harris Health or from Harris County taxpayers.
The UM Pre-certification Coordinator is responsible for the initiation of cases by data entry of clinical, demographic and product information into the Medical Management system, via telephone, fax or online portal. . Electronically routes cases to the nurse for review and decision. Handles data entry of all precertification of inpatient and outpatient service request. Responsible for accurate case completion /quality and productivity standards while staying within compliance timeframes. Handles provider outbound calls according to departmental standards. Provide a high level of customer service while communicating with internal departments and provider office staff as it pertains to performance of job responsibilities. Works independently with minimal supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma
- Two years experience in a healthcare setting such as medical clinic hospital, and managed care.
OTHER SKILLS:
- Data entry experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
- Writing /Composing Correspondence/Reports
- Analytical, Medical Terms.
Community employees benefits are provided by Harris Health. These benefits are designed to provide you with flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs.
Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.