UR Coordinator

Join Aurora Behavioral Health System at our Tempe location 6350 S. Maple Ave Tempe AZ 85283 and become a part of the state's largest free-standing behavioral health system. Our Level 1, acute care hospital located in Glendale, 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's degree preferred not required (not an RN position). Minimum High school diploma. 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 Work Location :

One location 6350 S. Maple Ave Tempe

AZ 85283

Work Remotely No #

INDLOW Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

Psychiatry Physical Setting:

Inpatient Schedule:

8-hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday 7am-4pm (flexible hours)

Education:

Bachelor's (prefered not required)

Experience:

Utilization review: 1 year (Required)