UR COORDINATOR

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Meridian-based Alliance Health Center, seeks a Utilization Review Coordinator to optimize financial benefits and manage discharge planning for assigned cases. The role requires coordinating with the treatment team and business office, handling prior authorizations, and pursuing appeals when needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration across departments to support patient care and efficient utilization review processes in a psychiatric and behavioral health hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Psychology or related field and two years of health or human services experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of health care service delivery systems and third party reimbursement; understanding of admission/discharge.
• Familiar with medical terminology, diagnostic terms and treatment modalities; knowledge of medical record keeping; strong interpersonal, organizational, evaluative, and time management skills; policy interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial benefits are maximized in treatment and discharge planning for assigned cases.
• Perform initial and continued stay reviews.
• Execute prior authorization for discharge services.
• Act as liaison between business office and treatment team.
• Support the discharge plan and active pursuit of appeals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Policy interpretation

Evaluative skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field with two years experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Located in Meridian, Mississippi, Alliance Health Center is a 154-bed acute care psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital. The facility offers treatment programs for adults and adolescents and has a unique program track specifically for seniors. The Alliance campus is also home to The Crossings, a 60-bed residential treatment facility for adolescents.

For over 40 years, Alliance has been dedicated to serving individuals with acute mental and behavioral health disorders and addiction issues across the state of Mississippi and Alabama. Specific programs are provided for patients according to their diagnosis and age. Our behavioral health programs are offered to all ages from adolescents to seniors. Detoxification, dual diagnosis and New Leaf Recovery are offered to individuals ages 18 and up. We have a full spectrum of addiction services, from detoxification to our 30-day New Leaf Recovery program. We also offer dual diagnosis programming for those with mental illness and substance abuse.

The Hospital is looking for a Utilization Review Coordinator. The Utilization Review Coordinator is a key member of the Alliance Health Center Team who is responsible for ensuring that financial benefits are maximized in the treatment and discharge planning for assigned cases through initial and continued stay reviews, prior authorization work for discharge services, effective liaison work and communication between business office and treatment team, support of the discharge plan, and active pursuit of appeals.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Challenging & Rewarding Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with Company Match & Discounted Stock Plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Psychology or other related field and two years of experience in a health or human services agency required or experience equivalent.

Knowledge of health care service delivery systems and third party reimbursement; understanding of admission and discharge function. Familiar with medical terminology, diagnostic terms and treatment modalities; knowledge of medical record keeping; strong interpersonal, organizational, evaluative, and time management skills; policy interpretation skills.

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