Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team reviewing patient care and treatment options for both inpatient and outpatient services. Proactively monitor and optimize reimbursement for external reviewers / third-party payers.
Pay Range : $32 / hr. to $60 / hr.
Work Schedule : Monday to Friday from 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m.
Responsibilities :
- Conduct admission reviews
- Conduct concurrent and extended stay reviews
- Prepare and submit appeals to third-party payers
- Maintain appropriate records of the Utilization Review Department
- Provide staff in-service training and education
- Maintain confidentiality of patients at all times
- Cope well with stress and possess a strong sense of compassion
- Interact sensitively with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative work and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization
Skills :
Demonstrated knowledge of health care service delivery systems and third-party reimbursementTwo or more years of experience working in a managed care environmentAbility to apply and interpret admission and continued stay criteriaStrong understanding of admission and discharge functionsFamiliarity with medical terminology, diagnostic terms, and treatment modalitiesKnowledge of medical record-keeping requirementsAbility to comprehend psychiatric evaluations, consults, and lab resultsPreferred Qualifications :
Current license as RN, LVN / LPT, LCSWMaster's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related fieldCurrent BLS Certification for Healthcare ProvidersBenefits :
401K Retirement PlanHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsurancePet InsuranceHealthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending AccountLife Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available)PTO Plan with Holiday Premium PayPTO Cash Out optionSick PayShort and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramID Theft ProtectionJ-18808-Ljbffr