Utilization Specialist

Socket.dev; Navarre (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Full Time Utilization Review Specialist to monitor service utilization and optimize reimbursement for the facility. The role is a Monday–Friday, day position, 40 hours weekly, based in Florida.

You will liaise with managed care organizations, conduct reviews for eligibility, and report on utilization and length of stay to leadership. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus clinical experience; utilization management background is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred degree in Social Work, Behavioral or Mental Health, Nursing, or related health field.
• Clinical experience required or 2+ years working with the facility population; utilization management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between managed care organizations and facility staff.
• Conduct reviews for certification requirements and coordinate communication on reimbursement requirements.
• Monitor patient length of stay and inform clinical staff on issues that may impact LOS.
• Gather and develop statistical and narrative information to report on utilization, non-certified days, discharges and quality of services.
• Conduct quality reviews for medical necessity and services provided.
• Facilitate peer review calls between facility and external organizations.
• Initiate and complete the formal appeal process for denied admissions or continued stay.
• Assist the admissions department with pre-certifications of care.
• Provide ongoing support and training for staff on documentation or charting requirements, continued stay criteria and medical necessity updates.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Clinical experience

Utilization management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor's/Master's in Social Work Behavioral or Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

We are looking to for a Full Time Utilization Review Specialist to join our team. The UR specialist proactively monitors utilization of services for patients to optimize reimbursement for the facility.

This is a Monday-Friday, day position working 40 hours per week.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short Term and Long Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• FSA and HSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid time off
• 8 Paid annual holidays

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Act as liaison between managed care organizations and the facility professional clinical staff.
• Conduct reviews, in accordance with certification requirements, of insurance plans or other managed care organizations (MCOs) and coordinate the flow of communication concerning reimbursement requirements.
• Monitor patient length of stay and extensions and inform clinical and medical staff on issues that may impact length of stay.
• Gather and develop statistical and narrative information to report on utilization, non-certified days (including identified causes and appeal information), discharges and quality of services, as required by the facility leadership or corporate office.
• Conduct quality reviews for medical necessity and services provided.
• Facilitate peer review calls between facility and external organizations.
• Initiate and complete the formal appeal process for denied admissions or continued stay.
• Assist the admissions department with pre-certifications of care.
• Provide ongoing support and training for staff on documentation or charting requirements, continued stay criteria and medical necessity updates.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Social Work, Behavioral or Mental Health, Nursing, or a related health field.
• Experience: Clinical experience is required, or two or more years' experience working with the facility's population. Previous experience in utilization management is preferred

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Licensure: LPN, RN, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPC-I within the state where the facility provides services; or current clinical professional license or certification, as required, within the state where the facility provides services.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

This position requires a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. In accordance with Florida law, employers must provide applicants with direct access to information about the state’s background screening requirements.

To learn more about disqualifying offenses, exemption procedures, and screening timelines, please visit the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/education-awareness

Applicants are encouraged to review these requirements before applying.

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