Utilization Review Coordinator – Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Meridian-based Alliance Health Center, seeks a Utilization Review Coordinator to optimize financial benefits and manage discharge planning for assigned cases. The role requires coordinating with the treatment team and business office, handling prior authorizations, and pursuing appeals when needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration across departments to support patient care and efficient utilization review processes in a psychiatric and behavioral health hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Psychology or related field and two years of health or human services experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of health care service delivery systems and third party reimbursement; understanding of admission/discharge.
• Familiar with medical terminology, diagnostic terms and treatment modalities; knowledge of medical record keeping; strong interpersonal, organizational, evaluative, and time management skills; policy interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial benefits are maximized in treatment and discharge planning for assigned cases.
• Perform initial and continued stay reviews.
• Execute prior authorization for discharge services.
• Act as liaison between business office and treatment team.
• Support the discharge plan and active pursuit of appeals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Policy interpretation

Evaluative skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field with two years experience

Job description

Universal Health Services, Meridian-based Alliance Health Center, seeks a Utilization Review Coordinator to optimize financial benefits and manage discharge planning for assigned cases. The role requires coordinating with the treatment team and business office, handling prior authorizations, and pursuing appeals when needed.

The position emphasizes collaboration across departments to support patient care and efficient utilization review processes in a psychiatric and behavioral health hospital