Work as member of 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 :
Admissions : Conduct admission reviewsConcurrent / Stay Reviews : Conduct concurrent and extended stay reviewsPayment Appeals : Prepare and submit appeals to third party payersRecordkeeping : Maintains appropriate records of the Utilization Review DepartmentTraining : Provide staff in-service training and educationMaintains confidentiality of patients at all timesAbility to cope well with stress and have a strong sense of compassionSensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgroundsProficiency with software and / or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with people with a variety of background and educational levelsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamGood judgment, problem solving and decision-making skillsDemonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate othersAbility to work in a fast-paced, expanding organizationSkills :
Demonstrated knowledge of health care service delivery systems and third party reimbursementTwo or more years’ experience working in managed care environmentAbility to apply and interpret admission and continued stay criteriaStrong understanding of admission and discharge functionFamiliarity with medical terminology, diagnostic terms and treatment modalitiesKnowledge of medical record keeping requirementsAbility to comprehend psychiatric evaluations, consults, and lab resultsRequirements
Preferred; Current license as RN, LVN / LPT, LCSWPreferred; Master’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 Protection