UR Coordinator - Full time

Lakeside Behavioral Health Systemprovides an excellent opportunity for thoseseekingto be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working atLakesideandwe offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuitionassistance, and paid time off.

Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitalsin the United States.We arelocatedon a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults,adultsand seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drugaddictionand substance abuse.

Job Description

The UM Coordinatorpossessesknowledge of psychiatric clinical diagnosis and the ability to articulate those indicators professionally. The UM Coordinator evaluates patient medical records todetermineseverity of patient’s illness anddeterminingthe appropriateness of level of care. Serves asliaisonfor patients andhospitalwith insurance companies. Negotiates and advocates for patient length of stay and level of care. Overseesutilizationreview activities with other departments to ensure reimbursement for services provided by the hospital. The UM Coordinatorfacilitatesphysician weekly staffing meetings and coordinates withphysician’soutpatient offices for the purposes of billing. The UM Coordinator has a working knowledge of all levels of care offered and appropriately manages patient benefits.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelorsprepared healthcare professional (Nursing, Counseling, Psychology orSocialWork)required, MA/MSW or RN preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years direct psychiatric patient care experience.

Licensure/Certification: Valid TN RN license, LCSW, or LPC preferred.

Knowledge: Mustpossessknowledge of psychiatric care,utilizationreview, insurance reimbursement procedures, DSM-V, etc. Advanced computer skills necessary. Strong analytical, organizational,verbaland written skillsrequired.

Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since itsinceptioninto an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were$14.3 billionin 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately96,700 employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physicians’networkand various related serviceslocatedall over the . States, Washington, ., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotionsand compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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