Utilization Review RN (Hemet)

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Utilization Review RN reviews client health records to ensure proper utilization of treatment resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Coordinates and reviews all medical records, as assigned to caseload.
• Actively participates in Case Management and Treatment Team meetings
• Serves as on-going educator to all departments.
• Responsible for reviewing patient charts in order to assess whether the criteria for admission and continuation of treatment is being met; gathering data and responding to request for records from fiscal intermediary; gathering clinical and fiscal information and communicating status of both open and closed accounts for multiple levels of Utilization Review and Case Management reporting
• Able to work independently and use sound judgment.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and intermediary guidelines related to inpatient, acute care hospitalization, as well as lower levels of care for the continuity of treatment.
• Coordinates discharge referrals as requested by clinical staff, fiscal intermediary, patients, and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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