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Utilization Management - Behavioral Health

Humana

Humana

Oklahoma, USA · Remote
Posted on Nov 21, 2023

Description

Why Humana?

At Humana, caring is everything. You look after our members and patients. We look after you. If caring means something to you too, we’ve got a spot for you. We design competitive and flexible benefits packages to provide our employees a sense of financial security now and in the future.

Fostering a culture of inclusion is part of the fabric of who we are. We must have a workplace that reflects the people we serve and thrives in part because every person can bring their whole self to work to do their best work. Our vibrant, diverse culture and environment of inclusion is one of our greatest strengths.

About Humana Healthy Horizons

Humana Healthy Horizons is more than a health plan. We’re human care. Humana Healthy Horizons focuses on helping people achieve their best health. Our dedicated strategies across various markets and states are enabled by partnerships with state and local governments, community-based organizations, and national partners committed to removing barriers to helping people achieve their best health.

The Behavioral Health Utilization Management Nurse 2 uses clinical nursing skills to support the coordination, documentation, and communication of medical services and benefit administration determinations. This role's work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Uses clinical knowledge, communication skills and independent critical thinking skills to interpret criteria, policies and procedures to provide the best and most appropriate treatment, care, or services for Enrollees.
  • Coordinates and communicates with Providers, Enrollees, or other parties to facilitate optimal care and treatment.
  • Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas
  • Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, requiring minimal direction and receiving guidance where needed
  • Follows established guidelines and procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Must Reside in Oklahoma
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Oklahoma with no disciplinary action
  • 3+ years of Behavioral Health experience
  • 2+ years Behavioral Health UM experience, performing medical necessity reviews against criteria such as MCG, ASAM, InterQual
  • 3+ years post-degree clinical experience in direct patient care
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Periodic travel to Humana Oklahoma City office for meetings and training

Our Benefits

Health benefits effective day 1. Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including:

  • Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay, Recognition pay.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Tuition assistance, Scholarships for eligible dependents.
  • Parental and caregiver leave.
  • Employee charity matching program.
  • Network Resource Groups (NRGs).
  • Career development opportunities.

Travel

Must have a Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the state, as required

This role is part of Humana's Driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 limits.

Work at Home Criteria

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

  • At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
  • Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
  • Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
  • Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called Modern Hire to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. Modern Hire allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$69,800.00 - $87,400.00 ​

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40