Utilization Managers help organizations make informed, consistent decisions about how services and resources are used. In healthcare, they often oversee utilization review, care coordination, and processes that support appropriate, evidence-based care. Explore vetted Utilization Manager opportunities on Ladders, including positions with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and industry. Healthcare Utilization Managers may lead teams that review care requests, assess cases against clinical guidelines and organizational policies, monitor service utilization, and coordinate with clinicians, insurers, and other stakeholders. They may also track performance measures, identify workflow improvements, and help ensure regulatory and documentation requirements are met.
Employers commonly seek experience in utilization management, utilization review, case management, or healthcare operations. Helpful qualifications may include a nursing or other relevant clinical background, familiarity with clinical criteria and payer processes, leadership experience, and strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Requirements differ by role, so review each job description for specific credentials and experience.
Utilization Managers work across health plans, hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare organizations. Depending on the employer, roles may focus on clinical review, care management, quality, compliance, or team leadership. Search current openings to compare responsibilities, work arrangements, and compensation, and find a position aligned with your experience and career goals.
Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse Utilization Manager jobs to discover senior-level openings and explore opportunities to make an impact on healthcare delivery and organizational performance.
Access Manager - Healthcare Claims, PAs, Reimbursement & Appeals
$74K - $87K *
Unlock patient access by managing the insurance verification process, addressing barriers to care, and ensuring seamless coordination among stakeholders to facilitate timely therapy access and support...
4 days ago
Manager - Total Performance | WC, GL, AUTO and PD
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential by leading quality initiatives and training programs to enhance team performance and compliance. Collaborate with management to drive operational excellence and support colleague...
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Care Manager RN - Utilization Management
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as you manage clinically based appeals, ensuring patient-focused advocacy and compliance in a remote setting. Leverage your nursing expertise to enhance care management and support...
Today
$90K - $110K *
Elevate project outcomes by managing the full lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving successful execution through effective planning, budgeting, and risk management...
Reposted 3 days ago
Utilization Management Clinician (Tuesday - Saturday)
$70K - $106K *
Drive exceptional member care by coordinating healthcare services with a multidisciplinary team. Utilize your nursing or behavioral health expertise to promote effective utilization and achieve qualit...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform the Funding Department by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with policies, optimizing processes, and fostering professional development to achieve high-quality funding approvals...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Engage with us to drive successful SaaS implementations in healthcare. Oversee projects, collaborate with clients, and ensure seamless software adoption while enhancing operational efficiency across d...
6 days ago
$105K - $132K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing employee benefits programs. You'll manage US benefits operations, enhance vendor performance, and shape global strategies, ensuring a seamless, employee-cent...
5 days ago
$90K - $120K *
Shape the future of naval R&D by managing documentation and configuration processes, ensuring quality control, and supporting critical operations for submarine and surface ship weapon systems testing...
1 week ago
$108K - $130K *
Lead the charge in implementing and supporting enterprise technology services, ensuring optimal performance of systems and applications while fostering collaboration across departments and managing ve...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of IT capacity management by ensuring resources meet business demand in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, manage risks, and align strategies for...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Manager, Implementation - Enterprise Select
$109K - $165K *
Drive exceptional service delivery by leading a skilled team of Implementation Consultants, ensuring successful deployment and adoption of connected operations solutions for enterprise clients while p...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Manager, Utilization Management - Must have a MA RN License
$83K - $132K *
Deliver comprehensive oversight of utilization management activities, ensuring consistency in service delivery, regulatory compliance, and optimal member outcomes through effective team leadership and...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Vulnerability Management Manager
$150K - $200K *
Lead the charge in vulnerability management, driving remediation efforts and enhancing security across cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce risks and improve operation...
1 week ago
Data Integration Administrator, TPA
$74K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to develop and support SQL-based ETL processes, ensuring data quality and integration performance across business applications. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance data exc...
2 weeks ago
Revenue Operations & Clean Claim Manager
$95K - $115K *
Drive revenue operations excellence by leading clean-claim workflows, overseeing claim accuracy, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. Partner with various departments to ensure timely billing...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $181K *
Lead the charge in implementing comprehensive security measures for a large-scale defense project, ensuring the protection of personnel, facilities, and sensitive information while collaborating with...
4 days ago
Manager, Microsoft & Unified Communications
$115K - $150K *
Lead the charge in optimizing and securing Microsoft 365 & Unified Communications platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance organizational communi...
3 weeks ago
Revenue Cycle Managed Services - Billing Manager (Hospital System)
$100K - $120K *
Transform billing operations by leading a team to optimize healthcare revenue cycle processes, ensuring timely and accurate claims submission while driving performance improvements and fostering stron...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead strategic project management for complex electric substation projects. Oversee project scope, schedule, and cost while navigating challenges. Foster collaboration within teams and ensure effectiv...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Champion project success by leading data center construction initiatives. Oversee scope, schedule, and budget while managing a collaborative team to ensure quality and client satisfaction on complex p...
4 days ago
Utilization Management Coordinator (Remote in Oregon)
$85K - $102K *
Support our mission by providing clinical expertise in mental health and substance use treatment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate services and improve health outcomes fo...
1 week ago
Utilization Management Coordinator (Remote in Oregon)
$85K - $102K *
Contribute to improving health outcomes by providing clinical expertise in mental health and substance use treatment. Engage in service authorization reviews, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams...
1 week ago
$103K - $181K *
Optimize document control processes by leading the Information Branch, ensuring accurate and accessible records management for a major industrial program while coordinating with various stakeholders a...
4 days ago
$80K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing revenue cycle management in healthcare. Lead billing and collections efforts, drive performance, and enhance processes while supporting a high-performing tea...
4 days ago
What does a Utilization Manager do?
A Utilization Manager oversees processes for reviewing and managing the use of services and resources. In healthcare, this can include leading utilization review, supporting care coordination, monitoring performance, and ensuring decisions follow applicable clinical guidelines and policies.
What qualifications are commonly required for Utilization Manager jobs?
Qualifications vary by employer. Many roles ask for experience in utilization management, utilization review, case management, or healthcare operations. Some may require a clinical credential, relevant degree, leadership experience, or knowledge of payer and regulatory requirements.
Where do Utilization Managers work?
Utilization Managers may work for health plans, hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare organizations. Their focus can include clinical review, care management, quality, compliance, or team leadership.
How can I find Utilization Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Utilization Manager listings on Ladders, where professional jobs are vetted and pay $100,000 or more. Review each listing for salary details, qualifications, responsibilities, and work arrangement.