UR Coordinator

Brentwoodbehavioral; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, is looking for a Utilization Review Coordinator to enhance patient care and optimize resource use. This role involves conducting reviews, interpreting managed care policies, and collaborating with the treatment team.

Qualifications include a BS or BA and preferably mental health experience. The position offers a dynamic work environment with competitive compensation and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Education: BS or BA preferred.
• Experience: Mental Health experience preferred.
• Schedule: Determined by the Director of Utilization Review according to the needs of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial reviews and monitor for appropriateness.
• Conduct concurrent and extended stay reviews.
• Interpret managed care, Medicare, Medicaid policies for the treatment team.

Skills

Mental Health experience

Education

BS or BA

Job description

Brentwood Hospital, a 260‑bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana, is seeking a dynamic Utilization Review Coordinator to join our team of dedicated professionals. The coordinator will monitor utilization of continuum services and optimize reimbursement for the facility, proactively ensuring appropriate care and efficient resource use.

Essential Job Functions

1. Conducts initial reviews, monitors for appropriateness & need for referral to Business Office and/or physician.
2. Conducts concurrent and extended stay reviews; is pro‑active and independent in gathering information for reviews from the patient record; takes the initiative to seek information from the treatment team.
3. Actively interprets managed care, Medicare, Medicaid polices and services as a resource for the treatment team.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: BS or BA preferred
• EXPERIENCE: Mental Health experience preferred
• SCHEDULE: Determined by the Director of Utilization Review according to the needs of the facility

EEO Statement

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