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Perimeter Healthcare Careers

Utilization Review Coordinator

Perimeter Healthcare Careers, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897

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Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Utilization Review Coordinator.

We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness.

Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and teenagers. Comprehensive care is designed for the individual, not the diagnosis. Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is daily committed to improving patients’ lives by using a patient centered collaborative approach to provide high quality care addressing both the mental health and physical wellbeing of our patients.

Join our team today!

Responsibilities

Within two working days of admission, obtain initial certification based on established Severity of Illness/Intensity of Service criteria

Perform initial coding of admitting diagnosis and calculate tentative DRG and length of stay assignment

Conduct concurrent and/or retrospective review of the patient record as required by the payor. The review includes but is not limited to 1) timeliness of delivery of all ordered services; 2) adequate documentation in the Medical Record of services delivered; 3) appropriate utilization of resources; 4) communication to the physicians of average length of stays as determined by the payor

Be knowledgeable of criteria for Medicare, Medicaid, managed care and private insurance coverage

Communicate daily with admissions personnel regarding admissions and discharges to various units

Be knowledgeable of patient’s financial status, diagnosis and discharge needs

Assist Social Services and physicians to facilitate the timely transfer of patients with appropriate follow‑up care

Act on performance improvement issues identified during patient conferences and Utilization Review meetings

Maintain and respect confidentiality of patient/physician/personnel information

Assist Patient Finance Department with audits and surveys conducted by third‑party payors

Serve as liaison to Primaris, Medical Review Services, and agencies having insurance payment contracts

Assist physicians with appeal process for denials

Provide data as requested by the Utilization Review committee or any of its members. Quarterly report readmissions within 30 days, transfers to other acute care facilities, and prolonged lengths of stay

Actively participate in Utilization Review Committee, performance improvement, varying team meetings and other meetings as appropriate

Ensure Hospital Review Plan meets criteria set forth by Medicare, Medicaid and third‑party payors

Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations

Consult other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities

Documentation meets current standards and policies

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age

Graduate of an Accredited School of Practical Nursing or Registered Nursing

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or at least a minimum of five (5) years’ nursing experience in the hospital setting with broad clinical experience and knowledge

Experience: Working knowledge of criteria for Medicare, Medicaid, managed care and private insurance coverage

Current nursing licensure in the State of Missouri

Possess and maintain current CPR certification

Schedule: Full‑time Monday – Friday, 8‑hour shifts

Benefits

401(k) plan and company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Utilization Review Coordinator.

We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness.

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