Utilization Review (UR) / Utilization Management (UM) Coordinator

Turning Point Care Center, Inc.; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Job summary

Turning Point Care Center, Inc. in rural South Georgia seeks a dedicated Utilization Review/Utilization Management Coordinator to monitor care appropriateness and reimbursement.

You will review records, coordinate with inpatient and outpatient teams, and ensure compliance with applicable requirements. The role requires nursing or counseling credentials and experience with chart reviews and insurer communications.

Qualifications

• Licensed nursing or counseling/therapy credential required
• Experience with chart review, utilization review, and treatment planning a plus
• Familiarity with ASAM DSM-5 criteria and insurance requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct concurrent and extended-stay reviews using ASAM criteria and DSM-5 guidelines to determine medical necessity and discharge criteria
• Collaborate with Admissions, Clinical Staff, Nursing, Medical Records, Business Office and providers to address insurance issues
• Review patient records, treatment plans and acuity; communicate third-party payor requirements to physicians and team
• Perform clinical reviews with insurance case managers via telephone/electronically
• Maintain accurate documentation in MIDAS and other utilization records; run reports as needed
• Prepare and submit timely appeals to third-party payors with the team
• Attend treatment team and AR/Denials meetings and maintain records per policy and standards

Skills

Utilization review

Clinical documentation

Insurance coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN/LMSW/LAPC/LAMFT licensed

BSN/MSN/LCSW/LPC/LMFT preferred

Tools

MIDAS system

Medical records

Job description

Responsibilities

Turning Point Care Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care for adults experiencing chemical dependency, acute psychiatric disorders, or a dual diagnosis. For more than 40 years, our team has provided a place of healing and hope through a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care, with programs tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs.

Nestled in a serene, rural setting in Moultrie, Georgia, Turning Point offers a calming, secure environment where patients can focus on recovery and build a foundation for lifelong wellness. Our commitment to quality care is grounded in the belief that healthy communities begin with healthy individuals and strong connections to family, friends, and peers.

Centrally located in South Georgia, our facility is just 30 minutes from I-75, 1.5 hours north of Tallahassee, 3 hours south of Atlanta, and 2.5 hours west of Jacksonville. Turning Point offers a rewarding opportunity to build a career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Visit the site virtually: turningpointcare.com

The Utilization Review / Utilization Management Coordinator oversees utilization management functions to monitor the appropriateness and continuity of patient care while optimizing reimbursement. This position conducts clinical reviews, monitors patient records and treatment plans, communicates with insurance providers and treatment team members, and ensures compliance with applicable requirements.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct concurrent and extended-stay reviews using ASAM criteria and DSM-5 guidelines to determine medical necessity, appropriateness of care, continued stay, and discharge criteria
• Collaborate with Admissions, Clinical Staff, Nursing, Medical Records, Business Office, and providers to address insurance issues and communicate patient information and benefits
• Review patient records, treatment plans, and clinical status; communicate pertinent third-party payor requirements and acuity concerns to physicians and the treatment team
• Perform clinical reviews with insurance case managers by telephone and electronically while maintaining positive working relationships with third-party payors
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in MIDAS and other Utilization Management records; run and interpret reports as needed
• Prepare and submit timely appeals to third-party payors, working with the Business Office and treatment team to gather supporting documentation
• Attend treatment team and AR/Denials meetings and maintain records in accordance with applicable policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & 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 saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Licensed through state board for Nursing or Counseling/Therapy
  • RN, LMSW, LAPC, or LAMFT required; BSN, MSN, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred
• Three years’ experience in chart analysis, utilization review, medical/clinical terminology, and acuity of illness
• Knowledge and understanding of a variety of insurances including Traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Commercial Plans
• Knowledge and experience with chemical dependency and mental health programs, situa tion evalua tions, and crisis intervention preferred

EEO Statement

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