Utilization Review Specialist
Estimated Pay | $50 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Reno, Nevada |
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Job Description
Job Description
The UR Specialist reviews and monitors patients’ utilization of health care services with the goal of maintaining high quality, cost-effective care. The duties include providing the medical and utilization expertise necessary to evaluate the appropriateness and efficiency of medical services and procedures.
- Performs concurrent and retrospective reviews on all patients. Monitors level and quality of care.
- Responsible for the proactive management of patients with the objective of improving quality outcomes and decreasing costs.
- Evaluates and provides feedback to treating physicians regarding a patient’s discharge plans and available covered services, including identifying alternative levels of care that may be covered.
- Monitors all utilization reports to assure compliance with reporting and turnaround times.
- Addresses care issues with the Director of Clinical Services and Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director as appropriate.
- Coordinates an interdisciplinary approach to support continuity of care.
- Provides utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and issuance of all appropriate authorization for covered services as needed.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and improving the quality of care across the continuum.
- Clarifies health plan medical benefits, policies and procedures for members, physicians, staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required.
- Clinical Licensure in the State of Nevada preferred, no required
- Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records, and appropriate medical coding system.
- Working knowledge with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.
Benefits
We proudly offer the following benefits available first of the month following just one month of employment:
- Competitive rates
- Flexible schedules
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive package of benefits to include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life, Pet, Identity Theft Insurance
- 401k
- Generous paid time off
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Temporary Jobs Posting ID: 932695612 Posted: 2024-04-30 Job Title: Utilization Review Specialist