Description
Spring is here! Come grow with J&B's UM Team!!
The Diabetes Utilization Management Team is comprised of Prior Authorization, Quality Assurance, and Provider/Vendor Services functions that work collaboratively to support timely and accurate access to diabetes therapies. Full time in our Wixom offices.
Core Responsibilities
- Review and process requests for diabetes-related therapies, including CGMs, insulin pumps, and testing supplies
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation to support timely order processing and authorization approvals
- Evaluate requests against payer guidelines, medical policies, and coverage criteria
- Communicate with leadership, provider offices, vendors, and patients to obtain required documentation and clarify orders
- Provide clear and professional written and verbal updates on order and documentation status
- Collaborate with clinical staff (nurses, pharmacists) for medical reviews and escalations
- Prioritize workload to meet turnaround time expectations and service level agreements
- Stay current on payer policy updates, diabetes technologies, and internal workflows
Prior Authorizations
- Submit and track prior authorization requests with insurance providers
- Interpret and apply payer-specific requirements, including medical necessity criteria
- Identify and resolve authorization denials; initiate appeals and obtain supporting documentation as needed
- Follow through on pending authorizations to ensure timely determinations
- Maintain compliance with payer guidelines and internal quality standards
Quality Assurance
- Perform quality reviews and participate in routine order and account audits
- Ensure accuracy across orders, documentation, and payer requirements prior to release
- Identify workflow or eligibility gaps and escalate trends for process improvement
- Take ownership of accounts requiring correction and ensure issues are fully resolved
- Provide feedback to team members and leadership to support ongoing quality improvement
Provider / Vendor Services
- Serve as a liaison between internal teams, providers, vendors, and health plans to support continuity of care
- Conduct detailed account research using internal systems, payer portals, and direct outreach
- Identify, communicate, and resolve issues that may delay patient access to supplies
- Manage escalated or high-priority accounts with a sense of urgency and accountability
- Balance a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Coordinate with providers, manufacturers, and health plans as needed to resolve complex cases
- Participate in meetings or calls with external partners when required
- Assist with tracking and reporting of team metrics and trends
Requirements
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 year’s DME experience and/or 2 years Utilization Management experience required (any combination)
- Proven high-quality customer service skills for internal and external customers.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate effectively to groups.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – satisfactory completion of our skills testing is required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Equipment is not provided.
Full time located in our Wixom office. Mon-Friday days. Great Benefits, PTO & Holiday! 401K! Employee Discounts and more!!
Apply today!