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Utilization managment (Um) coordinator - Prn

UHS

#Behavioral Health #Data Entry #Counseling #Problem Solving #CPR #Patient Care #Social Work #Psychology #Time Management

Quick overview

The Utilization Management Coordinator monitors the appropriate utilization of services for patients in inpatient and outpatient programs and coordinates authorizations with third-party payers. This role involves reviewing cases for the appropriateness of admission, continued stay, and assisting with discharge planning while promoting high-quality patient care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a current RN license or a Master's Degree in a Behavioral Health field, along with a current TN Driver License and CPR certification. Preferred experience is in a psychiatric setting, requiring skills in DSM methodology application, excellent communication, analysis, time management, and crisis management.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingCase ReviewTelephone EtiquetteDischarge PlanningCrisis ManagementAuthorization CoordinationService MonitoringUtilization ManagementContinued Stay ReviewThird-Party Payer CoordinationAdmission AppropriatenessPatient Care MaintenanceDSM Methodology Application

Job description

Responsibilities

At Rolling Hills, our mission is to offer compassionate, safe, effective behavioral healthcare treatment.
We use solution-focused strategies and diligently strive for a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and employees.
We never forget that we provide care and comfort to people in need.
The Utilization Management Coordinator monitor appropriate utilization of services throughout the course of treatment for patients admitted to the inpatient and outpatient programs and coordinates authorizations with third-party payers.
The UM Coordinator reviews cases for appropriateness of admission, continued stay, and discharge planning while assisting in the promotion and maintenance of high quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Must possess a current RN license or Master's Degree in Behavioral Health field (e.g.
Counseling,
Social
Work,
Psychology)
Licensure/Certification: Current TN Driver License Current CPR (training provided)
Current
Handle
With
Care (training provided)
Experience: Experience in a psychiatric setting as a counselor or nurse preferred; reading, writing, and mathematical skills at the masters' degree level; skills in application of DSM methodology; excellent telephone etiquette and tact; audible speech, with good enunciation; ability to interact effectively with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic classes; effective oral and written communication skills; skills in analyzing and evaluating information; ability to concentrate on tasks and meet deadlines; basic data entry skills preferred; organizational, time management, problem solving, meet deadlines; basic data entry skills preferred; crisis management skills necessary; flexibility, creativity, and the ability to manage stress are necessary. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers such as, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selections, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals withouth regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion amoung our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiares, our Human Resources deparments and recruiters are here to help prospective cadidates by matching skillset and expereince with the best possiblke career path at UHS and our subsidiares. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best-in-class candidate experience. During the recrtuitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at or 1-800-852-3449. UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owened subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its managment company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiares of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to UHS or UHS facilities on this webiste including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we", "us", "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsididares including UHS of Delware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Servicesk, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiares including but not limited to UHS of Delware, Inc. UHS is not accepting unsolicted assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this posiiton will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.