What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilization Review Specialist position at Malibu Events Promotions?
Job Description
Please only apply if you live within 30 miles (roughly) radius of Malibu CA.
Please only apply if you are currently seeking part-time employment. This position may turn into a full time position at a later date.
The UR staff is responsible for working directly with providers and facility staff to ensure coordinated, continuous coverage for current clients in treatment. UR specialists are tasked with advocating on the client’s behalf based upon medical necessity for appropriate care as needed.
Qualifications
Please only apply if you live within 30 miles (roughly) radius of Malibu CA.
Please only apply if you are currently seeking part-time employment. This position may turn into a full time position at a later date.
The UR staff is responsible for working directly with providers and facility staff to ensure coordinated, continuous coverage for current clients in treatment. UR specialists are tasked with advocating on the client’s behalf based upon medical necessity for appropriate care as needed.
- Actively manages cases for applicable clients admitted through all levels of care in the substance abuse and mental health setting.
- Works with the UR Director and facility contacts on case reviews for pre-service, concurrent, and retrospective authorizations and appeals, looking for medical necessity and appropriateness of service and care.
- Generates approval, modification and denial communications, to include member and provider notification of referral or non-authorization determinations.
- Acts as a department resource for medical records requests within the company.
- Determines need for and may be trained to conduct in-service training to improve quality of admission and continued stay reviews, and to disseminate information concerning new or revised procedures.
- Ensure the privacy and security of PHI (Protected Health Information) as outlined in the established policies and procedures relating to HIPAA compliance.
Qualifications
- Possession of a valid driver's license
- 1-3 years of experience in UR setting is preferred but not required
- Must have basic knowledge of medical terminology and behavioral health medications
- Must be able to operate a general computer, fax, copier, and telephone
- Must be knowledgeable of basic software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and the Internet
- Exposure and familiarity with current EMR systems
- Must possess proficient skills in English usage, grammar, and punctuation
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to upper management directions accurately
- Demonstrates thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure appropriate quality is met
- Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions where clarification is needed
- Must be able to work independently, prioritize work duties, and use time efficiently
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality & HIPAA
- Must be able to demonstrate and promote a positive team-oriented environment
- Demonstrates reliability and abides by the company attendance policy
- Must maintain a professional and clean appearance at all times consistent with company standards