UR Coordinator
Auroraarizona, Glendale, AZ, United States
Join Aurora Behavioral Health System and become a part of the state's largest free-standing behavioral health system. Our Level 1, acute care hospital located in Tempe, Arizona is licensed to treat adults and adolescents for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency. Our team is dedicated to the wellness of individuals, their families, and the community through prevention, intervention and treatment.
DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking an experienced
Utilization Review (UR) Coordinator . Please note: This is an administrative Utilization Review role and does not require an RN license.
The UR Coordinator will monitor adherence to the hospital's utilization review plan to ensure the effective and efficient use of hospital services and optimize reimbursement. This position will monitor the appropriateness of hospital admissions and extended hospital stays. The UR Coordinator will improve patient outcomes and close care gaps by providing post‑discharge follow‑up. The UR Coordinator will conduct initial, concurrent, and discharge reviews with payers and serve as a liaison between insurance providers and the clinical team.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree required
Experience in a psychiatric setting and knowledge of health care service delivery systems and third‑party reimbursement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of managed care environment; ability to apply and interpret admission and continued stay criteria
Understanding of admission and discharge function; familiarity with medical terminology, diagnostic terms and treatment modalities
Knowledge of medical record keeping; strong interpersonal, organizational, evaluative, and time management skills
Policy interpretation skills; familiarity with applicable standards and regulations; flexibility; attention to detail; able to comprehend psychiatric evaluations, consults, lab results, etc.
Responsiveness to deadlines; assertiveness, persistence, and persuasiveness; able to work with minimal direction or supervision
Must be 21 years of age or older
Current negative TB test and medical clearance
Pass a background check, drug screen, and meet qualifications for an Arizona DPS, Level One fingerprint clearance
Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical examination
Must be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card
JOB DETAILS
Job Type: Full‑time
Work Location: Glendale, AZ
Work Remotely: No
BENEFITS
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
MEDICAL SPECIALTY
Psychiatry
PHYSICAL SETTING
Inpatient
SCHEDULE
8‑hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
EDUCATION
Bachelor's (Required)
EXPERIENCE
Utilization review: 1 year (Required)
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DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking an experienced
Utilization Review (UR) Coordinator . Please note: This is an administrative Utilization Review role and does not require an RN license.
The UR Coordinator will monitor adherence to the hospital's utilization review plan to ensure the effective and efficient use of hospital services and optimize reimbursement. This position will monitor the appropriateness of hospital admissions and extended hospital stays. The UR Coordinator will improve patient outcomes and close care gaps by providing post‑discharge follow‑up. The UR Coordinator will conduct initial, concurrent, and discharge reviews with payers and serve as a liaison between insurance providers and the clinical team.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree required
Experience in a psychiatric setting and knowledge of health care service delivery systems and third‑party reimbursement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of managed care environment; ability to apply and interpret admission and continued stay criteria
Understanding of admission and discharge function; familiarity with medical terminology, diagnostic terms and treatment modalities
Knowledge of medical record keeping; strong interpersonal, organizational, evaluative, and time management skills
Policy interpretation skills; familiarity with applicable standards and regulations; flexibility; attention to detail; able to comprehend psychiatric evaluations, consults, lab results, etc.
Responsiveness to deadlines; assertiveness, persistence, and persuasiveness; able to work with minimal direction or supervision
Must be 21 years of age or older
Current negative TB test and medical clearance
Pass a background check, drug screen, and meet qualifications for an Arizona DPS, Level One fingerprint clearance
Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical examination
Must be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card
JOB DETAILS
Job Type: Full‑time
Work Location: Glendale, AZ
Work Remotely: No
BENEFITS
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
MEDICAL SPECIALTY
Psychiatry
PHYSICAL SETTING
Inpatient
SCHEDULE
8‑hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
EDUCATION
Bachelor's (Required)
EXPERIENCE
Utilization review: 1 year (Required)
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