Title: | Utilization Review Counselor |
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ID: | 5712 |
Department: | Utilization Review |
Location: | Westhampton Beach |
Full-Time Opportunity Available
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Schedule: Monday - Friday
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Hours: 40-hour week
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Pay: $25.00 - $30.00/hr
Benefits Available for Full-Time Employees:
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Generous Paid Time Off Policy
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Flexible Spending Account
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Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)
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Voluntary Life Insurance
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Other Voluntary Benefits
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Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses
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Employee Assistance Program
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Retirement Program (401k)
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8 Paid Holidays
MAIN FUNCTION:
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Review appropriateness and clinical necessity of admissions, continued stays, and discharges
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Maintain contact for insurance approval reviews
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Assigned user role(s) and information systems access as needed
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Classified as Essential Day 2 for emergency closures
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Review patient EMR for admission, continued stay, and discharge criteria
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Perform telephone reviews with insurance companies/agencies and document in EMR
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Coordinate with departments (Medical, Nursing, Billing, etc.) for needed information
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Regularly update administration on UR Department status
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Obtain and review information for insurance appeal processes
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Ensure patient confidentiality and complete medical records for requested information
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Alert staff when additional documentation is needed and inform Medical Records
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Provide input at Clinical Exchange and Case Conference Meetings
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Inservice staff as needed
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Obtain precertifications for outpatient treatment and provide info to Outpatient Facilities
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Generate and distribute daily certification report
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Perform other duties as assigned
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
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Knowledge of Managed Care
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Clinical knowledge
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Strong communication skills
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EMR documentation proficiency
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Skilled in computer use, including EMR, Microsoft Outlook, and other systems
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
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Clinical experience in alcohol and substance abuse preferred
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Certifications: CASAC, CASAC-T, CCDN, CARN, LPN, RN
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Knowledge of medical records
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Ability to manage heavy telephone workload
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Strong communication and organizational skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Must be able to talk and hear
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Requires close and distance vision, and focus adjustment
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Primarily sedentary, with occasional walking and standing
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Ability to use computer, keyboard, mouse, calculator, copier, fax, scanner, and telephone
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