Asst Utilization Coordinator

Westchester Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Utilization Coordinator to assist in implementing and investigating the Quality Management, Utilization Review, and Discharge Planning programs. The role involves monitoring patient stay length and resource use, evaluating incidents, and supporting improvements to ensure compliance with accrediting and licensing standards.

Candidates should hold an active NY RN license, with at least three years of nursing experience, including one year in

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience in a hospital or health care setting.
• At least one year in utilization review, quality assurance, risk management, or discharge planning.
• Current license and registration as a RN per NYS Education Department

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing or investigating Quality Management, Utilization Review, and Discharge Planning procedures.
• Monitor patient length of stay and resource use as assigned.
• Support in improving patient care procedures and maintaining accrediting standards.

Skills

Nursing

Utilization review

Quality assurance

Discharge planning

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

Internal Posting:

9/28/26 to 10/11/26 Assistant Utilization Coordinator

Summary:

Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class assists in the implementation or investigation of the procedures specified in the Quality Management, Utilization Review and Discharge Planning Program at Westchester Medical Center. Depending upon assignment, incumbents may implement the review/screening aspects of the Quality Improvement Plan; monitor the length of stay and resource consumption of patients; evaluate, investigate, and report on hospital incidents; develop procedures to improve patient care; assist in carrying out all aspects of the Quality Improvement Program to ensure that Westchester Medical Center continues to meet the medical standards for patient care prescribed by accrediting, licensing and reimbursement agencies. Supervision may be exercised over a few support staff. Does related work as required. Licensure:Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Department of Education, as a registered professional nurse. Training and

Experience:

three years of experience where the primary function of the position was nursing in a hospital or health care agency, one of which must have been in the area of utilization review, quality assurance, risk management or discharge planning