Utilization Management Transplant Coordinator

Title: Utilization Management Transplant Coordinator

Location: 399 Revolution Drive Somerville (Assembly Row Main Building)

Job Description:

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.This is a part-time 20 hour/week role, which means the pro-rated salary range for this role is $39,780 to $57,860.40

Mass General Brigham Health Plan is an exciting place to be within the healthcare industry. As a member of Mass General Brigham, we are at the forefront of transformation with one of the world’s leading integrated healthcare systems. Together, we are providing our members with innovative solutions centered on their health needs to expand access to seamless and affordable care and coverage.

Our work centers on creating an exceptional member experience – a commitment that starts with our employees. Working with some of the most accomplished professionals in healthcare today, our employees have opportunities to learn and contribute expertise within a welcoming and supportive environment that embraces their unique and varied backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

We are pleased to offer competitive salaries and a benefits package with flexible work options, career growth opportunities, and much more.

The role is an integral part of our clinical coordination team, providing support to providers, facilities, and members to ensure streamlined end-to-end transplant coordination. This position will serve as the single point of contact for facilities and providers for members who require transplant support, including planning, utilization review, authorization, and post-transplant follow-up.

Candidates must have experience working with provider and/or member-facing organ transplant teams, with a demonstrated understanding of the clinical drivers of transplant care and managed care objectives that influence access, authorization, and delivery of transplant services. This includes the ability to align clinical needs with payer requirements to ensure timely, appropriate, and compliant services.

The role will track all members across lines of business identified for the transplant program and collaborate closely with Utilization Management, Care Management, and Medical Director teams to support transplant-specific clinical, operational, and care coordination needs.

Essential Functions
-In conjunction with other team members, ensures that transplant coordination is holistic and managed from end to end.
-Directly interact with providers and their staff to obtain additional clinical information, as well as with members or their advocates to understand the full extent of the need to plan transplant activities.
-Review information and provide recommendations to the collaborative team based on analysis of the clinical material.
-Tracks and monitors the status transplant eligible members to ensure comprehensive support and management.
-Coordinates communication between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies regarding discharge needs.
-Obtains appropriate authorizations and tracks each member individually to ensure accuracy in the file and to provide the full support required to coordinate transplant activities.
-Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases and recommend solutions.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Licenses and Credentials

• Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required

Experience

• At least 2-3 years of experience in health plan clinical services/utilization management required
• At least 2-3 years of clinical experience required
• At least 2-3 years of transplant management expertise/knowledge required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) and billing systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Working Conditions

• This is a part-time 20-hour/week position
• The schedule can be flexible within Monday through Friday business hours

Remote Type

Remote

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual

Grade

7
 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

8925 Mass General Brigham Health Plan Holding Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.