Utilization Assistant

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

Job summary

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place is seeking a Utilization Assistant in Williamsburg, Virginia. This role involves providing support for utilization review activities and working with insurance providers to secure patient coverage.

Responsibilities include assisting with pre-certifications, reviewing medical records, and ensuring timely documentation. A High School Diploma is required, while a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and clinical experience are preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, behavioral, or mental health preferred.
• One or more years of direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists admissions with pre-certifications of care.
• Reviews medical records for level of care appropriateness.
• Maintains documentation for utilization management.

Skills

Insurance coverage knowledge

Communication skills

Clinical experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field

Job description

Utilization Assistant | The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place | Williamsburg, Virginia

About the Job

The Utilization Assistant provides support to all utilization review/management activities of the hospital to continuously improve the collection, reimbursement, coordination, and presentation of utilization review information. Works with insurance providers to obtain coverage for patients. Assists in utilization reviews and insurance appeals. Responds to inquiries from patients, their families, and professional referral sources.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assists the admissions department with pre-certifications of care. Performs pre and post admission benefit verification with managed care organizations.
• Reviews medical records of patients for appropriateness of level of care at admission and at intervals determined by documentation in medical record.
• Conducts interactive and timely reviews with payers to ensure certification of care.
• Maintains accurate documentation and files as it relates to utilization management.
• Coordinates information and findings with the business office to help recognize or resolve possible payment problems.
• Attends daily treatment team to discuss patient needs and ensure that all disciplines are aware of patient insurance status and needs.
• Ensure that insurance benefits are verified in a timely manner.
• Communicates any UR or Quality issues as noted in the chart to supervisor immediately to ensure timely resolution of problems.
• Responds to telephone and Internet inquiries.
• Researches insurance company guidelines and uses admission and continuing stay criteria for coverage.
• High School Diploma Required, Bachelor’s Degree in social work, behavioral or mental health, or other related health field preferred.
• One or more years of direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting preferred.

Why The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place?

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.