Utilization Management Assistant at Guidehouse | New York, US | Rezi

Utilization Management Assistant at Guidehouse

Utilization Management Assistant

Guidehouse · New York, US

1 months ago

Utilization Management Assistant

Guidehouse · New York, US

2 months ago
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About the Role

This role focuses on managing and resolving denied hospital claims, requiring root cause analysis and coordination with various teams to ensure timely adjudication and process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, triage, and prioritize denied hospital claims based on timely filing requirements, financial impact, and payer response deadlines.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to identify clinical, documentation, authorization, or payer-related reasons for denial.
  • Coordinate with nurse reviewers, coding, utilization management, and revenue cycle teams to determine appeal viability.
  • Assemble and submit complete appeal packets, ensuring inclusion of appropriate clinical documentation and payer-specific requirements.
  • Submit appeals via payer portals, secure fax, or mail, and confirm receipt to ensure timely adjudication.
  • Perform systematic appeal/um follow-up at defined intervals until final claim resolution is achieved.
  • Track denial and appeal activity, maintaining accurate documentation within hospital and payer systems.
  • Identify denial trends and recurring issues and communicate findings to leadership to support process improvement initiatives.
  • Adhere to all hospital policies, payer guidelines, and regulatory requirements related to claims and appeals processing.

Requirements

  • Requires a high school diploma.
  • 3-5 years of prior relevant experience in hospital revenue cycle, clinical denials, appeals, utilization management, or medical claims processing, health information management, or a related field.

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines

Location

  • None

Work Type

  • None

Experience Level

  • 3-5 years

Education Level

  • High school diploma
  • Associates or Bachelors in healthcare administration
  • Clinical background

Salary/Compensations

  • $49,000.00-$81,000.00

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About the Company

  • Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors.
  • With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets.
  • Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.
  • guidehouse.com

Equal Opportunity

  • Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
  • Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.