Utilization Review Coordinator - Behavioral Health, Meridian

Talentify; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliance Health Center in Meridian, Mississippi seeks a dedicated Utilization Review Coordinator to maximize financial benefits during treatment and discharge planning. You will conduct initial and continued stay reviews, manage prior authorizations for discharge services, and serve as a liaison between the business office and the treatment team.

The role supports discharge planning and actively pursues appeals to optimize coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field required, plus 2 years in health or human services or equivalent.
• Knowledge of health care service delivery systems and third-party reimbursement.
• Familiar with medical terminology, diagnostic terms and treatment modalities.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, evaluative, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize financial benefits in treatment and discharge planning through initial and continued stay reviews.
• Perform initial and continued stay reviews and prior authorizations.
• Liaise between business office and treatment team to support discharge planning and communication.
• Pursue appeals as needed to optimize coverage and revenue.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Policy interpretation

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Alliance Health Center in Meridian, Mississippi seeks a dedicated Utilization Review Coordinator to maximize financial benefits during treatment and discharge planning. You will conduct initial and continued stay reviews, manage prior authorizations for discharge services, and serve as a liaison between the business office and the treatment team.

The role supports discharge planning and actively pursues appeals to optimize coverage.