Utilization Management Reviewer
Location
United States, United States
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 03, 2026
**Role Overview**
Our Utilization Management Reviewers evaluate medical necessity for inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring treatment aligns with clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and patient needs. This role requires reviewing provider requests, gathering necessary medical documentation, and making determinations based on clinical criteria. Using professional judgment, the Clinical Care Reviewer assesses the appropriateness of services, identifies care coordination opportunities, and ensures compliance with medical policies. When necessary, cases are escalated to the Medical Director for further review. The reviewer independently applies medical and behavioral health guidelines to authorize services, ensuring they meet the patient’s needs in the least restrictive and most effective manner. The Utilization Management Reviewer must maintain a strong working knowledge of federal, state, and organizational regulations and consistently apply them in decision-maki...
Our Utilization Management Reviewers evaluate medical necessity for inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring treatment aligns with clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and patient needs. This role requires reviewing provider requests, gathering necessary medical documentation, and making determinations based on clinical criteria. Using professional judgment, the Clinical Care Reviewer assesses the appropriateness of services, identifies care coordination opportunities, and ensures compliance with medical policies. When necessary, cases are escalated to the Medical Director for further review. The reviewer independently applies medical and behavioral health guidelines to authorize services, ensuring they meet the patient’s needs in the least restrictive and most effective manner. The Utilization Management Reviewer must maintain a strong working knowledge of federal, state, and organizational regulations and consistently apply them in decision-maki...