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Virginia Gay Hospital

Utilization Tech

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Vinton, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.

$79,772 / year median in Iowa

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Utilization Tech/Nurse M-F 1st shift, 32 biweekly hours 8-4:30 Clinical background preferred About VGH Virginia Gay Hospital, established in Vinton in 1923, is an independent, nonprofit critical access hospital supported by a strong local community. The organization includes a 25-bed hospital and four family medical clinics located throughout Benton County, Iowa, offering high-quality, local healthcare and opportunities for professional growth and meaningful patient relationships. Position Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Utilization Review Tech/Nurse is responsible for the utilization review for preadmission screenings of patients, monitoring of patient status/needs, and notification of third-party payors, precertification of outpatient procedures, medication preauthorization and auditing charts as requested. The UR Tech/Nurse is responsible for the InterQual review of charts to assist with determination of appropriate level and length of stay.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(from job description) Current Iowa nursing license, preferred. Graduated from a state approved nursing program if applicable. Maintains current BCLS if indicated. Would prefer candidate to have previous education and experience as an MA/RN/LPN, Utilization Review Nurse and/or have experience in physician office preauthorization and utilization review. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary Health, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental insurance Retirement plan with match Paid time off License and Continuing Education Reimbursement available. Equal Opportunity Statement Virginia Gay Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.