Utilization Management Rep I

Albany, NY, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

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Job Title : Utilization Management Rep I

Client Location : 11 Corp. Woods Blvd. Albany NY 12211

Contract Duration : 06+ months contract position

Work Timings : Training 8:30 - 5 and work schedule 10:30 - 7.

Pay rate : $ 16.25 /hr

SUMMARY: Responsible for coordinating cases for precertification and prior authorization review.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties may include, but are not limited: Managing incoming calls or incoming post services claims work. Determines contract and benefit eligibility; provides authorization for inpatient admission, outpatient precertification, prior authorization, and post service requests. Refers cases requiring clinical review to a Nurse reviewer. Responsible for the identification and data entry of referral requests into the UM system in accordance with the plan certificate. Responds to telephone and written inquiries from clients, providers and in-house departments. Conducts clinical screening process. Authorizes initial set of sessions to provider. Checks benefits for facility based treatment. Develops and maintains positive customer relations and coordinates with various functions within the company to ensure customer requests and questions are handled appropriately and in a timely manner.

 

Requires High school diploma; 1 year of customer service or call-center
experience; proficient analytical, written and oral communication
skills; or any combination of education and experience, which would
provide an equivalent background. Medical terminology training and
experience in medical or insurance field preferred.

We are looking for a candidate, who have experience in calls handling and customer service. If you are interested feel free to reach Priti Kumari on #732-847-2541.

About this role

Summary

Manage case coordination, verify benefits, authorize services, and handle customer inquiries in healthcare.

Job title

Utilization Management Rep I

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Albany, NY, remote work not specified

Salary

$16.25 /hr

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer servicecall centercommunicationmedical terminology

Preferred skills

medical experienceinsurance

Specializations

precertificationauthorizationclinical reviewmedical terminology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Albany, NY, USA

On-site City