UR Coordinator

Aurora Behavioral Health System - Tempe; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System - Tempe is seeking a Utilization Review (UR) Coordinator to ensure effective use of hospital services for psychiatric conditions. The role, based in Glendale, AZ, involves monitoring admissions, conducting reviews with payers, and collaborating with clinical teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, has experience in a psychiatric setting, and possesses strong communication skills. This full-time position does not allow for remote work and offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Knowledge of managed care environment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to hospital's utilization review plan.
• Conduct initial, concurrent, and discharge reviews with payers.
• Serve as liaison between insurance providers and clinical team.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of health care service delivery systems

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Familiarity with medical terminology

Ability to work with minimal direction

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Aurora Behavioral Health System and become a part of the state's largest free‑standing behavioral health system. Our Level 1, acute care hospital located in Tempe, Arizona is licensed to treat adults and adolescents for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency. Our team is dedicated to the wellness of individuals, their families, and the community through prevention, intervention and treatment.

Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Utilization Review (UR) Coordinator. Please note: This is an administrative Utilization Review role and does not require an RN license.

The UR Coordinator will monitor adherence to the hospital's utilization review plan to ensure the effective and efficient use of hospital services and optimize reimbursement. This position will monitor the appropriateness of hospital admissions and extended hospital stays. The UR Coordinator will improve patient outcomes and close care gaps by providing post‑discharge follow‑up. The UR Coordinator will conduct initial, concurrent, and discharge reviews with payers and serve as a liaison between insurance providers and the clinical team.

Requirements

• 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
• Understanding of admission and discharge function; familiarity with medical terminology, diagnostic terms and treatment modalities
• Knowledge of medical record keeping; strong interpersonal, organizational, evaluative, and time‑management skills
• Policy interpretation skills; familiarity with applicable standards and regulations; flexibility; attention to detail; able to comprehend psychiatric evaluations, consults, lab results, etc.
• Responsiveness to deadlines; assertiveness, persistence, and persuasiveness; able to work with minimal direction or supervision
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Current negative TB test and medical clearance
• Pass a background check, drug screen, and currently possess or meet qualifications for an Arizona DPS, Level One fingerprint clearance

Job Type

Full‑time

Work Location

Glendale, AZ

Work Remotely

No

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

• Psychiatry

Physical Setting

• Inpatient

Schedule

• 8‑hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Utilization review: 1 year (Required)
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical
• Must be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card