Inpatient Utilization Review Coordinator - Psychiatry

Auroraarizona; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced UR Coordinator. This full-time role monitors adherence to the utilization review plan to ensure efficient use of hospital services and optimize reimbursement.

You will conduct reviews with payers and coordinate post-discharge follow-up to improve patient outcomes. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in a psychiatric setting, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to the hospital's utilization review plan to optimize reimbursement.
• Assess appropriateness of hospital admissions and extended stays.
• Provide post-discharge follow up to improve patient outcomes and close gaps in care.
• Conduct initial, concurrent and discharge reviews with payers and act as a liaison between insurers and the clinical team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Policy interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced UR Coordinator. This full-time role monitors adherence to the utilization review plan to ensure efficient use of hospital services and optimize reimbursement.

You will conduct reviews with payers and coordinate post-discharge follow-up to improve patient outcomes. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in a psychiatric setting, with strong communication and organizational skills.