Manager - Utilization Management

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced Manager of Utilization Management to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for ensuring a high level of quality care with cost efficiency in mind.We are looking for a leader who can motivate a team, develop and implement innovative strategies, and achieve the highest standards of utilization management. The successful candidate must be a problem-solver and have a strong understanding of the health care industry.The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with a proven track record of success. The Manager of Utilization Management will be responsible for developing and executing an effective utilization management program to ensure quality care and cost efficiency.Required Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, or a related field- At least 5 years of experience in utilization management- Thorough knowledge of utilization management principles, methods, and techniques- Excellent communication and organizational skills- Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement effective utilization management programs- Ability to develop innovative strategies to ensure cost efficiency- Ability to analyze and interpret data- Proficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteIf you are a leader with a record of success in utilization management and a passion for ensuring quality care, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Responsibilities:

-Evaluate current utilization management practices and create innovative strategies to maintain quality care while ensuring cost efficiency

-Develop and implement utilization management programs to ensure quality care and cost effectiveness

-Analyze and interpret data to monitor utilization management performance

-Maintain a thorough knowledge of utilization management principles, methods, and techniques

-Plan, coordinate, and implement utilization management programs

-Motivate and manage a team of utilization management staff

-Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

-Develop and manage departmental budgets

-Provide timely and accurate reports on utilization management programs

-Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and other health care professionals

-Develop and implement process improvements to streamline utilization management programs

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Manager - Utilization Management in Bellevue, WA, USA is $77,967 - $103,353. This range is based on an analysis of salaries reported for the position by employers and job placement sites.

Kaiser Permanente is an American integrated managed care consortium, based in Oakland, California, United States, founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and physician Sidney Garfield.