Utilization Management CNA
Cottingham & Butler
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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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Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
About this role
Cottingham & Butler is hiring a Utilization Management Assistant to handle first-level calls in their utilization review department, fielding certification requests from health and wellness participants. The role involves reviewing group-specific requirements, triaging calls to determine whether a nurse needs to take over, and coordinating with healthcare providers and medical records to ensure patients receive appropriate, cost-effective care aligned with clinical guidelines and insurance requirements. This is a hybrid position based in Dubuque, Iowa, with standard daytime office hours and weekends and holidays off.
The ideal candidate has a clinical or healthcare background—a CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, or equivalent experience in patient support—plus at least one year in the field. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, as you'll interact regularly with patients, doctors, internal teams, and providers while handling sensitive information. Attention to detail matters significantly when reviewing pre-certifications and care plans.
Cottingham & Butler offers a comprehensive benefits package starting day one, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; PTO and paid holidays; disability and life insurance; and parental leave. The company emphasizes professional growth and a culture of continuous improvement, positioning this as an entry point into a stable healthcare administration environment.
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