UR Coordinator

Aurora Behavioral Health System Arizona; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System Arizona is seeking a full-time Utilization Review Coordinator to join its dedicated team in Tempe, AZ. This role does not require an RN license and involves monitoring hospital utilization, improving patient outcomes, and conducting reviews with insurance providers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, experience in a psychiatric setting, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in a psychiatric setting and knowledge of health-care service delivery systems and third-party reimbursement.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, evaluative, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to the hospital's utilization review plan.
• Improve patient outcomes and provide post-discharge follow-up.
• Conduct reviews with payers and serve as liaison between insurance and clinical teams.

Skills

Experience in a psychiatric setting

Knowledge of health-care service delivery systems

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Policy interpretation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Overview

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 in Tempe, Arizona is licensed to treat adults and adolescents for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency. The team is dedicated to the wellness of individuals, their families, and the community through prevention, intervention, and treatment.

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to the hospital’s utilization review plan to ensure effective and efficient use of hospital services and optimize reimbursement.
• Monitor the appropriateness of hospital admissions and extended stays.
• Improve patient outcomes and close care gaps by providing post‑discharge follow‑up.
• Conduct initial, concurrent, and discharge reviews with payers and serve as liaison between insurance providers and the clinical team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in a psychiatric setting and knowledge of health‑care service delivery systems and third‑party reimbursement.
• Knowledge of managed‑care environment; ability to apply and interpret admission and continued‑stay criteria.
• Understanding of admission and discharge functions; 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, and ability 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; background check, drug screen, and meeting qualifications for an Arizona DPS, Level One fingerprint clearance.

Employment Details

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Location: Tempe, AZ (no remote)
• Schedule: 8‑hour shift, day shift, Monday through Friday
• Physical Setting: Inpatient
• Medical Specialty: Psychiatry

Benefits

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