UR COORDINATOR

Talentify; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a UR Coordinator to manage inpatient insurance certifications and recertifications, and to coordinate with external case managers and managed care organizations while supporting the treatment team.

Required: a bachelor’s or master’s in social work, mental health, nursing, or related field and at least two years in healthcare or managed care, with experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, utilization

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• UR Coordinator contacts external case managers/managed care organizations for certification and recertification of insurance benefits throughout the patient’s stay and assists the treatment team in understanding the insurance company’s requirements for continued stay and discharge planning.

Education

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

Job description

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

About El Paso Behavioral Health System

El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

Position Summary

The UR Coordinator contacts external case managers/managed care organizations for certification and recertification of insurance benefits throughout the patient’s stay and assists the treatment team in understanding the insurance company’s requirements for continued stay and discharge planning. The UR Coordinator is responsible for having a thorough understanding of the patient’s treatment through communication with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, nursing, or related degree preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years experience in a healthcare setting or managed care company, with experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, utilization management, and/or case management preferred.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.