Impactful Utilization Review Coordinator

Talentify; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana is seeking a dynamic Utilization Review Coordinator to join our team of professionals dedicated to improving mental health outcomes. You will monitor utilization of services and help optimize reimbursement for the facility.

The role involves reviewing patient records, coordinating with treatment teams, and staying current with managed care policies to support safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• Mental health experience preferred
• BS or BA preferred
• Schedule determined by the Director of Utilization Review according to the needs of the facility

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial reviews, monitors for appropriateness & need for referral to Business Office and/ or physician.
• Conducts concurrent and extended stay reviews ; is pro-active and independent in gathering information for reviews from the patient record; takes the initiative to seek information from the treatment team
• Actively interprets managed care, Medicare, Medicaid polices and services as a resource for the treatment team

Skills

Mental Health

Utilization Review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana is seeking a dynamic Utilization Review Coordinator to join our team of professionals dedicated to improving mental health outcomes. You will monitor utilization of services and help optimize reimbursement for the facility.

The role involves reviewing patient records, coordinating with treatment teams, and staying current with managed care policies to support safe, effective care.