RN Utilization Coordinator - Behavioral Health (PRN)

UHS; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services, a part of UHS, seeks a PRN Utilization Coordinator to perform daily clinical reviews with managed care payers in Benton, AR. The role ensures timely authorizations for continued inpatient/outpatient care and supports accurate coding, documentation, and appeals processes.

The position requires AR RN licensure with psychiatric utilization review experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in a

Qualifications

• RN licensed in AR with psychiatric utilization review experience
• Experience with chart analysis and payer communications
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, physicians, staff and payors

Responsibilities

• As a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, the Utilization Coordinator - PRN performs timely daily clinical reviews with all payer types to secure authorization for continued treatment based on payer criteria.
• The Utilization Coordinator facilitates a continuum of service while promoting positive outcomes and optimal reimbursement through coordination of patient care, daily clinical reviews, quality documentation, appeals and reporting.

Skills

RN license AR

Psychiatric chart review

Communication skills

External review knowledge

Education

AR RN license RN degree

Job description

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services, a part of UHS, seeks a PRN Utilization Coordinator to perform daily clinical reviews with managed care payers in Benton, AR. The role ensures timely authorizations for continued inpatient/outpatient care and supports accurate coding, documentation, and appeals processes.

The position requires AR RN licensure with psychiatric utilization review experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in a