Impactful Utilization & Care Coordinator

Universal Health Services; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Career development

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Medical/dental/vision plan

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an Utilization Review (UR) Coordinator to manage certification and recertification of insurance benefits throughout a patient’s stay. The role involves coordinating with external case managers and managed care organizations, and aiding the treatment team in understanding the insurer’s requirements for continued stay and discharge planning.

The UR Coordinator will maintain a thorough understanding of the patient’s treatment through ongoing communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, mental health, nursing, or related degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in a healthcare setting or managed care with experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, utilization management, and/or case management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external case managers and managed care for certification/recertification throughout patient stay.
• Communicate with the treatment team to ensure insurer requirements for continued stay and discharge planning are understood.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Utilization management

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, mental health, nursing, or related degree preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking an Utilization Review (UR) Coordinator to manage certification and recertification of insurance benefits throughout a patient’s stay. The role involves coordinating with external case managers and managed care organizations, and aiding the treatment team in understanding the insurer’s requirements for continued stay and discharge planning.

The UR Coordinator will maintain a thorough understanding of the patient’s treatment through ongoing communication with