Utilization Management Assistant
Location: Onsite in Dubuque, IA. Also accepting remote applicants.
Are you passionate about patient care and thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment? We are seeking a dedicated Utilization Management Assistant to join our healthcare team. We are looking for individuals with experience in a medical setting, including but not limited to a receptionist, scheduler, insurance verification, LPN, CNA, Medical Assistants, or individuals with a background in customer service who are looking to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes. If you are looking to get into a professional office setting with daytime office hours and weekends/holidays off, this is the role for you!
The Utilization Management Assistant answers first level calls in Utilization Review for our Health & Wellness participants. They will evaluate certification requests by reviewing the group specific requirements and will also triage the call to determine if a Utilization Review Nurse is needed to complete the call. You will be responsible for reviewing medical records, coordinating with healthcare providers, and ensuring that patients receive appropriate, cost-effective care in accordance with clinical guidelines and insurance requirements.
Preferred Skills
- Communication - Strong interpersonal skills to be able to connect with patients, doctors, internal team members, and providers
- Customer Service - Friendly demeanor and understanding to be able to relay sensitive information to members
- Detail Oriented - Accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing pre-certifications and plans
Qualifications:
- CNA, LPN, or Medical Assistant preferred
- Background in patient health support or care
- 1+ years of experience within this field
Full-Time Benefits - Most benefits start day 1
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Flex Spending or HSA
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit-Sharing/Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
- PTO/Paid Holidays
- Company-paid ST and LT Disability
- Maternity Leave/Parental Leave
- Subsidized Parking
- Company-paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance
About Cottingham & Butler:
At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.
As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.
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Skills Required
- CNA, LPN, or Medical Assistant
- Background in patient health support or care
- 1+ years of experience within this field
- Experience in a medical setting (receptionist, scheduler, insurance verification, LPN, CNA, Medical Assistant) or customer service
- Strong communication skills
- Customer service skills / friendly demeanor
- Detail oriented and accurate when reviewing pre-certifications and plans
Cottingham & Butler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay elements—such as commissions, bonuses, and profit sharing—create meaningful earning upside in certain roles. Feedback suggests these incentives contribute to stronger satisfaction where performance pay is prominent.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and profit sharing strengthens long‑term savings potential. Feedback suggests tax‑advantaged accounts and, in some roles, day‑one eligibility add tangible value.
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Parental & Family Support — Priority access and discounted rates at the Dubuque HQ onsite childcare center directly support working parents. Family‑oriented perks complement the broader health and time‑off offerings.
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What We Do
Cottingham & Butler is the 31st largest insurance broker in the U.S. and a recognized leader in offering innovative property & casualty and employee benefit insurance solutions. The company is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, and employs over 1,200 employees across the U.S. Better Every Day. That's our promise to our clients. We deliver better advice, better service, and better ideas than our competitors. Every Day. It's a commitment to challenging conventional wisdom, innovating, improving how we serve our clients and growing as industry professionals. This approach has produced superior results for our clients, and a growth track record that has propelled us forward since 1887
