Utilization Review Specialist Position Available In Pitt, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Utilization Review Specialist position at ECU Health in Greenville, NC, involves ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines, conducting utilization reviews, and participating in denial/appeal processes. Requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing and NC RN licensure, with specific experience levels depending on degree obtained. ECU Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and non-discrimination.
Job Description
Utilization Review Specialist Job ID:
976254
Facility:
ECU Health
Dept:
Utilization Management
Location:
Greenville, NC
FT/PT:
Full-Time
Shift:
Not Applicable
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Date Posted:
May 21, 2025 Current Team Member Job Description ECU Health About ECU Health Medical Center ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people. Position Summary The Utilization Review Specialist will ensure regulatory compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation with regard to Utilization Management. Perform Utiliztion Review according to CMS and commercial payor guidelines. Participate in denial / appeal process. Responsibilities Utilization Management. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the utilization management needs for patients in assigned caseload. Performs utilization management activities using approved screening criteria. Provides follow up with appropriate resource for utilization management issues/non-compliance. Coordinates retrospective medical necessity review as identified by internal and external audit, and/or payer denials.
Advances knowledge and skills in case / utilization management. Collaborates effectively with departmental staff to achieve goals and objectives. Minimum Requirements Associates Degree in Nursing or higher required. NC RN licensure required. If ADN must have 5 + years experience in an acute care hospital; home health agency; commercial insurance company; case management. If BSN must have 3-5 years experience in an acute care hospital; home health agency; commercial insurance company; case management. A certification in Case Management (i.e.
CCM, ACM
) can substitute for 1 year of experience; Masters Degree in health related field can substitute for 1 year of experience. General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
