Manager, Medical Utilization and Care Management

Judi Health

$95K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active unrestricted RN license (BSN preferred)
  • 5+ years in utilization management, care management, or case management
  • 2+ years of leadership experience
  • Understanding of medical necessity reviews and care coordination models
  • Familiarity with payer systems.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee vendors in utilization management and clinical operations activities.
  • Monitor vendor execution of utilization reviews for medical necessity determinations.
  • Review vendor medical records and treatment plans to enhance service utilization.
  • Collaborate with Medical Director and clinical leaders on complex cases and policy development.
  • Supervise vendor prior authorization and appeals processes.
  • Ensure vendors conduct biopsychosocial and health risk assessments as per program requirements.
  • Manage vendor care coordination across transitions and discharge planning.
  • Review utilization trends and vendor performance for quality improvements.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development.
  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Collaborative team culture that values input and innovation.
Full Job Description
Position Responsibilities:
  • Provide oversight for vendors conducting utilization management, care management, and clinical operations activities.
  • Oversee vendor execution of utilization reviews, including prospective, concurrent, and retrospective reviews, to ensure medical necessity and appropriate level of care determinations.
  • Monitor vendor review of medical records and treatment plans to support appropriate service utilization, avoid unnecessary or duplicate services, and optimize reimbursement outcomes.
  • Partner with the Medical Director and vendor clinical leadership on complex cases, escalations, policy development, and clinical determinations.
  • Provide oversight of vendor-managed prior authorization, peer-to-peer review, denial, appeal, and notification processes.
  • Ensure vendors complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and health risk assessments (HRAs) in accordance with program requirements.
  • Oversee vendor-led care coordination across the continuum, including transitions of care and discharge planning.
  • Provide oversight of vendor-administered chronic disease and complex case management programs.
  • Monitor vendor documentation practices to support risk adjustment, compliance, and continuity of care.
  • Review utilization trends and vendor performance data to identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure action plans are implemented.
  • Ensure vendor compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including URAC and NCQA requirements.
  • Coordinate with vendor interdisciplinary teams, including nurses, social workers, and care coordinators, to promote aligned clinical operations and member outcomes.
  • Promote vendor-delivered care coordination aligned with nursing practice principles and measurable quality, cost, and member experience outcomes.

Required Qualifications:
  • Active unrestricted RN license (BSN preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience in utilization management, care management, or case management
  • 2+ years leadership experience
  • Knowledge of medical necessity reviews, care coordination models, and payer systems


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certification (CCM, CMGT-BC, HCQM).
  • Experience with Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid population.
  • Experience working with Medical Directors, Vendors, and Health Systems.
  • Knowledge of URAC/NCQA standards.


New York, NY Salary Range

$95,000-$130,000 USD

Denver, CO Salary Range

$95,000-$130,000 USD

Charlotte, NC Salary Range

$95,000-$130,000 USD

All employees are responsible for adherence to the Judi Health Code of Conduct including the reporting of non-compliance. This position description is designed to be flexible, allowing management the opportunity to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed to best meet organizational goals.

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