UM Coordinator
About The Position
The UM Coordinator is responsible for contacting external case managers/managed care organizations for certification and recertification of insurance benefits throughout the patient’s stay, and assists the treatment team in understanding the insurance company’s requirements for continued stay and discharge planning. The UM Coordinator is responsible for having a thorough understanding of the patient’s treatment through communication with the treatment team. The UM Coordinator advocates for the patient’s access to services during treatment team meetings and through individual physician contact. The UM Coordinator chairs treatment team meetings and continued stay reviews as indicated.
Requirements
- A minimum of two (2) years experience in a healthcare setting or managed care company, with experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, utilization management, and/or case management.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, nursing, or related degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Contacts external case managers/managed care organizations for certification and recertification of insurance benefits throughout the patient’s stay.
- Assists the treatment team in understanding the insurance company’s requirements for continued stay and discharge planning.
- Has a thorough understanding of the patient’s treatment through communication with the treatment team.
- Advocates for the patient’s access to services during treatment team meetings and through individual physician contact.
- Chairs treatment team meetings and continued stay reviews as indicated.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
