U.R CLERK

Uhs•Torrance, CA

33d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

UTILIZATION REVIEW OPPORTUNITY- FULL TIME Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS , offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues. Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care. Learn more and apply today by visiting our website at: www.delamohospital.com Benefits include : Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Education Assistance up to $5,250.00 annually New Hire Bonus after 12 months of service SoFy Student Loan Refinancing Program Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! The Utilization Clerk performs the process of the coordination of care at the time of discharge in order to maintain continuity of care for each of the patietns assigned, under the direct supervision of the deparment Director or disignee. One of the nation's largets and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquarted in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilites, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various realted services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Must be able to type accurately and have basic clerical training, which includes computer skills, basic filing skills and fundamental knowledge of office procedures.
Must be able to perform assignments with minimal suprvision.
Must be able to perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations.
Must be able to work successfully under highly stress conditions.
Must be able to make sound, indepenedent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles.
Must be albe to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads an work assignments on a constant basis.
Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communicaiton skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Daily process of coordination of care provided for the Medi-Cal clients: including data collection; uploading of required documents to the Department of Mental Health Portal; reconciliation of missing documents, and provision of timely discharge information.
Manages utilization review data and information flow.
Works closely with the Business Office to ensure the Medi-Cal cases can be billed effectively.
Ensures the appropriate external parties are notified and provided with the necessary documentation for the continuity of care.
Always safeguards and preserves the confidentiality of patient identifiable information in accordance with hospital and departmental policy.
Never discusses or releases patient identifiable information unless properly authorized to do so.
Always confirms questionable releases with Director/Designee (i.e. Risk Manager, CEO, etc.)
Collaborates with hospital personnel and medical staff to ensure optimal patient care.
Assumes and/or performs additional duties as assigned.