Manager, Utilization Management

You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you''ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.Position Purpose: Perform duties to conduct and manage the day to day operations of the utilization management function. Communicate with staff to facilitate daily department functions.Review analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.Promote compliance with federal and state regulations and contractual agreements.Develop, implement and maintain compliance, policies and procedures regarding medical utilization management functions.Develop, implement, and maintain utilization management programs to facilitate the use of appropriate medical resources and decrease the business unit''s financial pile and review multiple reports on work function activities for statistical and financial tracking purposes to identify utilization trends and make recommendations to management.Facilitate on-going communication between utilization management staff and contracted providers.Develop staff skills and competencies through training and experience. Available to non-clinical staff as a resource for clinical questions.Our Comprehensive Benefits Package:Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibilityCompetitive payPaid Time Off including paid holidaysHealth insurance coverage for you and dependents401(k) and stock purchase plansTuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and developmentEducation/Experience: Bachelor''s degree in related field or equivalent experience. Bachelor''s degree in nursing preferred. 3+ years utilization management and recent nursing experience in an acute care setting particularly in medical/surgical, pediatrics, or obstetrics and management experience. Thorough knowledge of utilization management and clinical nursing. Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid managed care practices and policies, CHIP and SCHIP. Previous experience as a lead in a functional area, managing cross functional teams on large scale projects or supervisory experience including hiring, training, assigning work and managing the performance of staff.License/Certification: RN license. Case Management Certification preferred.Dental:Education/Experience: Bachelor''s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 3+ years utilization management and recent experience in a dental office or dental academic instruction setting and management experience. Thorough knowledge of utilization management and clinical dentistry. Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid managed care practices and policies, CHIP and SCHIP. Previous experience as a lead in a functional area, managing cross functional teams on large scale projects or supervisory experience including hiring, training, assigning work and managing the performance of staff.License/Certification: Possess an active, professional and unrestricted license as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to practice as a health professional in a state or territory of the United States. The license has a scope of practice that is relevant to the clinical area(s) addressed in the initial clinical review.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Created: 2025-10-04