Provides support for clinical member services review assessment processes. Responsible for verifying that services are medically necessary and align with established clinical guidelines, insurance policies, and regulations - ensuring members reach desired outcomes through integrated delivery of care across the continuum. Contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care. Essential Job Duties - Assesses services for members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost-effectiveness and compliance with all state/federal regulations and guidelines. - Analyzes clinical service requests from members or providers against evidence based clinical guidelines. - Identifies appropriate benefits, eligibility and expected length of stay for requested treatments and/or procedures. - Conducts reviews to determine prior authorization/financial responsibility for Molina and its members. - Processes requests within required timelines. - Refers appropriate cases to medical directors (M - Ds) and presents cases in a consistent and efficient manner. - Requests additional information from members or providers as needed. - Makes appropriate referrals to other clinical programs. - Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to promote the Molina care model. - Adheres to utilization management (UM) policies and procedures. Required Qualifications - At least 2 years health care experience, including experience in hospital acute care, inpatient review, prior authorization, managed care, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. - Clinical licensure and/or certification required ONLY if required by state contract, regulation, business operating model, or state board licensing mandates. If licensed, license must be active and unrestricted in state of practice. - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines. - Excellent organizational, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency. Preferred Qualifications Experience with MCG, QNXT and/or Pega. Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM). 3 years recent experience in utilization management with prior authorizations