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Utilization Review Counselor
Summary
Title:Utilization Review Counselor
ID:5712
Department:Utilization Review
Location:Westhampton Beach
Description

Full-Time Opportunity Available

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday

  • Hours: 40-hour week

  • Pay: $25.00 - $30.00/hr

Benefits Available for Full-Time Employees:

  • Generous Paid Time Off Policy

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)

  • Voluntary Life Insurance

  • Other Voluntary Benefits

  • Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Retirement Program (401k)

  • 8 Paid Holidays

MAIN FUNCTION:

  • Review appropriateness and clinical necessity of admissions, continued stays, and discharges

  • Maintain contact for insurance approval reviews

  • Assigned user role(s) and information systems access as needed

  • Classified as Essential Day 2 for emergency closures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review patient EMR for admission, continued stay, and discharge criteria

  • Perform telephone reviews with insurance companies/agencies and document in EMR

  • Coordinate with departments (Medical, Nursing, Billing, etc.) for needed information

  • Regularly update administration on UR Department status

  • Obtain and review information for insurance appeal processes

  • Ensure patient confidentiality and complete medical records for requested information

  • Alert staff when additional documentation is needed and inform Medical Records

  • Provide input at Clinical Exchange and Case Conference Meetings

  • Inservice staff as needed

  • Obtain precertifications for outpatient treatment and provide info to Outpatient Facilities

  • Generate and distribute daily certification report

  • Perform other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Knowledge of Managed Care

  • Clinical knowledge

  • Strong communication skills

  • EMR documentation proficiency

  • Skilled in computer use, including EMR, Microsoft Outlook, and other systems

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Clinical experience in alcohol and substance abuse preferred

  • Certifications: CASAC, CASAC-T, CCDN, CARN, LPN, RN

  • Knowledge of medical records

  • Ability to manage heavy telephone workload

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Must be able to talk and hear

  • Requires close and distance vision, and focus adjustment

  • Primarily sedentary, with occasional walking and standing

  • Ability to use computer, keyboard, mouse, calculator, copier, fax, scanner, and telephone

 

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