Manager of Utilization Management

• Monitor compliance with NCQA, MCRA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Build Strategic Partnerships

• Serve as the relationship manager for assigned vendors, providing oversight and supporting effective partnerships.

• Collaborate with Provider Relations, Healthcare Economics, Sales, Member Services, Claims, ASO, and other internal teams.

• Support project and product implementations and assist in evaluating new technologies and applications.

• Maintain the Health Services Operations Manual in partnership with department leadership.

• Present updates, findings, and recommendations to executive leadership, management, and peers.

• Lead department participation in the Manager-Led Problem Solving process.

Location:

• Fully remote position- candidate MUST reside in MA or CT

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday 8-4:30pm or 9-5:30pm

• No weekends, no holidays

• Occasional evening meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing, required

• Active RN License in Massachusetts, required

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible case management and/or utilization management experience.

• Demonstrated leadership and negotiation experience.

• Project management experience.

• Strong knowledge of state licensure, regulatory requirements, and NCQA accreditation standards.

• Knowledge of data collection, analysis, and presentation methods.

• Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid benefits and regulatory requirements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, manage competing demands, and adapt to changing organizational needs.

Education:

Bachelors Degree: Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

Nursing Informatics - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$108,180.00 - $124,342.00 - $147,097.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Originally posted on Himalayas

• Utilization Management Manager
• Health Services Manager
• Clinical Operations Manager
• Healthcare Manager

Source: Himalayas