Utilization Management Coordinator - Inpatient Psychiatry

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Springwoods Behavioral Health in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Full Time Utilization Review Coordinator to lead design, development, implementation, and monitoring of utilization review functions. The UM Coordinator drives clinical, financial and utilization goals through effective management and cross-functional communication.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years in inpatient psychiatry or utilization review, with strong knowledge of medical records

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Nursing, Social Work/Counseling, Psychology).
• 3–5 years work-related experience in inpatient psychiatric setting as a treatment team member or utilization review experience.
• Strong knowledge of medical records review processes and utilization standards.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and county regulations pertaining to patient care.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex information.
• Effective communication skills for advocating on behalf of residents and collaborating with medical providers.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach when dealing with patients and their treatment needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design, development, implementation and monitoring of Springwoods Behavioral Health’s utilization review functions.
• Achieve the goals of clinical, financial and utilization as set forth in the UM plan by effective management and communication.
• Serve as the internal resource on issues related to the appropriate utilization of resources, coordination of care and utilization review.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Empathy

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Nursing, Social Work/Counseling, Psychology)

Job description

Springwoods Behavioral Health in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Full Time Utilization Review Coordinator to lead design, development, implementation, and monitoring of utilization review functions. The UM Coordinator drives clinical, financial and utilization goals through effective management and cross-functional communication.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years in inpatient psychiatry or utilization review, with strong knowledge of medical records