UR COORDINATOR - PRN

Meridell Achievement Ctr; Liberty (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Meridell Achievement Center, a 134‑bed psychiatric residential treatment facility northwest of Austin, seeks a detail‑oriented PRN UR Coordinator to pick up shifts Monday through Friday. This role bridges treatment teams and insurers, reviewing documentation to submit Prior Authorization requests and concurrent reviews to extend stays.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical records for medical necessity, submitting documentation to third‑party payers, scheduling peer reviews, and

Qualifications

• Familiar with medical terminology and insurance terminology.
• Ability to analyze clinical documentation for medical necessity.
• Strong time management and prioritization for daily workload.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation for medical necessity.
• Submit clinical documentation to third‑party payers.
• Schedule peer reviews, consults, and appeals.
• Communicate authorizations and denials with family and treatment team.
• Submit appeals and justifications.
• Collaborate with multiple departments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance terminology

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Meridell Achievement Center is a 134‑bed, seclusion‑free psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60‑acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and developmental needs, a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24‑hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs.

Website: www.meridell.com

Responsibilities

We are looking for a detail‑oriented PRN (Per‑Diem) UR Coordinator to pick up shifts as necessary, Monday through Friday. Flexible hours.

The Utilization Review Coordinator bridges communications between the hospital treatment team and insurance companies/referral agencies. The Coordinator analyzes clinical documentation to submit Prior Authorization requests for approval before admitting a patient and submits concurrent review applications to extend a patient’s stay. All authorization extensions or denials are tracked promptly in the electronic system, and appeals processes for denials are followed. Peer reviews, consults, and appeals involve the facility physician and insurance physician. The UR Coordinator reviews medical records and clinical documentation for medical necessity and works closely with admissions, accounts receivable, and the clinical team from the facility office.

Job Duties

• Review clinical documentation for medical necessity.
• Submit clinical documentation to third‑party payers.
• Schedule peer reviews, consults, and appeals.
• Communicate authorizations and denials with family and treatment team.
• Submit appeals and justifications.
• Collaborate with multiple departments.

Benefits & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• B.S. Nursing from an accredited school of nursing, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.

Experience

• One year inpatient psychiatric experience with adults, adolescents, and/or children preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Texas Registered Nurse License, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Current driver’s license.

Knowledge and Skills

• Full understanding of medical terminology, insurance terminology, and clinical/psychiatric disorders.
• Time management: flexible and able to assess daily departmental priorities.
• Communication and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and computer proficiency.
• Personal accountability to meet high service excellence standards.
• Mandatory background check clearance.
• 21 years or older.

EEO 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 openly support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.