COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Join Aurora Behavioral Health System and become a part of the state’s largest free-standing behavioral health system. Our Level 1, acute care hospital located in Tempe, Arizona is licensed to treat adults and adolescents for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency. Our team is dedicated to the wellness of individuals, their families, and the community through prevention, intervention and treatment.

DESCRIPTION:

We are currently seeking an experienced UR Coordinator. The UR Coordinator will monitor adherence to the hospital's utilization review plan to ensure the effective and efficient use of hospital services in order to optimize reimbursement for the hospital. This position will monitor the appropriateness of hospital admissions and extended hospital stays. The UM Coordinator will improve patient outcomes and close gaps in care by providing post discharge follow up with patients. UR Coordinator will conduct initial, concurrent and discharge review with payers, effectively act as a liaison between insurance providers and the clinical team.

Requirements:

· Bachelor degree required

· Experience in a psychiatric setting and knowledge of health care service delivery systems and third party reimbursement.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Knowledge of managed care environment; ability to apply and interpret admission and continued stay criteria.

· Understanding of admission and discharge function; familiarity with medical terminology, diagnostic terms and treatment modalities.

· Knowledge of medical record keeping; strong interpersonal, organizational, evaluative, and time management skills.

· Policy interpretation skills; familiarity with applicable standards and regulations; flexibility; attention to detail; able to comprehend psychiatric evaluations, consults, lab results, etc.

· Responsiveness to deadlines; assertiveness, persistence, and persuasiveness; able to work with minimal direction or supervision.

· Must be 21 years of age or older.

· Current negative TB test and medical clearance.

· Pass a background check, drug screen, and meet qualifications for fingerprint clearance.

Job Type: Full-time'

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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your relevant experience.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Utilization review: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person