Location: Olympia,WA, USA
**Company :**
Highmark Inc.
**Job Description :**
**JOB SUMMARY**
This job captures all inbound phone inquires for utilization management review from providers and pharmacies. The incumbent assesses the verbal request, critically thinks through the inquirer's concerns which may require research to fulfill the call, such as verifying benefit coverage, creation of a prior authorization case in Highmark's Utilization Management system for Prior Authorization clinical review, status research, etc. Ensures all accurate information is verified and entered at the onset of the process to ensure adherence to all regulatory compliance requirements and service level agreements. This role may be required to make outbound calls, triage cases, and/or build cases if inventory levels require support.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Handle all inbound phone requests from providers or pharmacy for all inbound Prior Authorization requests.Use multiple software systems and various resource sites to determine member plans and requirements while gathering all appropriate documentation including verification of benefit eligibility. Ensure conversation highlights are captured within the system.If required, build cases in the utilization management system.
+ Utilize critical thinking to ensure call is being appropriately responded to while gathering all required documentation.Appropriately evaluate call and determine if de-escalation is required.
+ Ensure accuracy of data entry to prevent compliance and/or downstream process issues.
+ Other duties as assigned or requested
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**EDUCATION**
**Required**
+ High School Diploma/GED
**Substitutions**
+ None
**Preferred**
+ None
**EXPERIENCE**
**Required**
+ 3 years of customer service experience
+ 1 year of healthcare industry experience ?
**Preferred**
+ None
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION**
**Required**
+ None
**Preferred**
+ None
**SKILLS**
+ Possess good written and oral telephonic communication skills
+ Ability to navigate through multiple systems simultaneously
+ Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and digital fax
+ Ability to interact well with peers, supervisors, and customers
+ Problem-Solving
+ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services
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**Language (Other than English)**
None
**Travel Required**
0% - 25%
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
**Position Type**
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Rarely
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$20.31
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$29.53
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
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Req ID: J250732