Utilization Review Coordinator - PRN position

Part-time

Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute

Georgetown, TXPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Georgetown, TX
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPR Certification

Job overview

Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute is hiring an Utilization Review Coordinator - PRN position. The Utilization Review Coordinator works with insurance companies and managed care systems to secure initial authorization, concurrent, and retrospective review for inpatient, partial, and intensive outpatient admissions and services. This role involves obtaining authorization for each admitted patient and proactively identifying potential problems in the authorization process to ensure patients access their full benefits.

Key focus areas include Obtain authorization for each admitted patient, Review and monitor each step of the authorization process, and Proactively identify potential problems to help patients access benefits.

Successful candidates bring CPR Certification, Verbal De-escalation Certification, and Physical Crisis Management Certification. Important skills include Verbal De-escalation and Physical Crisis Management. Preferred (not required): Utilization Review, Case Management, Medical Terminology, and Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Care Criteria.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Verbal De-EscalationPhysical Crisis ManagementUtilization ReviewCase ManagementMedical TerminologyAcute Psychiatric Inpatient Care CriteriaInsurance Coverage KnowledgeBilling Practices Knowledge

Qualifications

CPR CertificationBachelor's Degree in Nursing or Equivalent3-5 Years Admitting or Financial Counseling Experience2 Years Clinical Experience in a Facility

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Our inpatient behavioral health hospital is seeking a PRN Utilization Review Coordinator.

This position is responsible for working with insurance companies and managed care systems for the initial authorization, concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient, partial, and intensive outpatient admissions and services. Previous experience in utilization review or case management desirable.

This position will obtain authorization for each admitted patient. Review and monitor each step of the authorization process to proactively identify potential problems to help patients access the full range of their benefits through the utilization review process.

Requirements

Education and/or Licensure – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nursing preferred.

Experience – 3-5 years Admitting or Financial Counseling preferred. Prefer two years clinical experience in a facility with medical terminology and in criteria for acute psychiatric inpatient care. Knowledgeable of insurance coverage and billing practices preferred. Previous experience in utilization review or case management desirable.

Additional Requirements – Must possess or obtain a valid CPR certification and certified in facility approved verbal de-escalation and physical crisis management techniques within 30 days of hire and prior to completion of orientation required.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.

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