UCLA Health

Utilization Management Manager, Medicare Advantage - RN

UCLA Health$116K — $264K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current unrestricted RN licensure in California
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
  • 5+ years of utilization management experience
  • 4+ years of managerial experience
  • 4+ years of clinical patient care experience
  • Experience in an HMO environment
  • Knowledge of health care regulations and codes like CPT-4 and ICD-10

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of UM coordinators and nurses
  • Collaborate with Medicare Advantage leadership on key initiatives
  • Oversee pre-service authorizations and denial letters
  • Coordinate concurrent and retrospective reviews
  • Implement referral automation business rules
  • Ensure continuity of care for patients
  • Enhance efficiency of utilization management processes

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Engagement in meaningful patient care initiatives
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Flexible Hybrid

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm PST, including some weekends

Posted Date

05/19/2026

Salary Range: $116300 - 264600 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

20670

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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As a Manager for Medicare Advantage Utilization Management, you'll provide direct management to a team of UM coordinators and nurses. You'll work closely with Medicare Advantage leadership to plan, execute, and manage various initiatives related to UM administrative, operational, and strategic objectives. You'll demonstrate leadership and effective communication by fostering collaborative relationships with peers, co-workers, and staff. You'll be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the following major functions:

  • Pre-service Authorizations/Denial Letters
  • Concurrent Review
  • Continuity of Care
  • Retro Claims
  • Retrospective Review
  • Referral Automation Business Rules/Configuration

Salary Range: $116,300 - $264,600 Annually

Job Qualifications

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We're seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, service-driven leader with:

  • Current unrestricted RN licensure in CA required
  • Bachelors of Science, Nursing (BSN) degree required
  • Five or more years of utilization management required
  • Four or more years of managerial experience required
  • Four or more years of clinical experience providing direct patient care
  • experience in an HMO environment
  • Thorough knowledge of health care industry, utilization review, utilization management, and concurrent review ACM/CCM preferred
  • Knowledge of Health Plan, DMHC, CMS, HIPPA and NCQA requirements
  • Familiarity with CPT-4, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes
  • Proficient computer skills including Internet search capabilities, Microsoft Word, Excel and Managed Care software (i.e. EZ Cap, Diamond, IDX)
  • Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritizing skills required
  • Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate methods and systems to improve efficiency
  • Ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional workgroups and other meetings
  • Skill in working with complex organizations to comply with regulatory requirements
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, health plan requirements and State/Federal regulations
  • Ability to analyze and organize complex federal and private insurance regulations
  • Ability to travel/attend off-site meetings and conferences
  • ACM - Accredited Case Manager preferred
  • CCM - Certified Case Manager preferred


About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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