UR COORDINATOR

UHS•Springfield, IL

About The Position

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health is looking for a Utilization Review Coordinator! If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and health of the patients we serve, we want to hear from you! Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is a 97-bed facility located in Springfield, Illinois. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We are the only facility of our kind in Central Illinois! We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment. POSITION SUMMARY The Utilization Review Coordinator performs all functions related to use of hospital resources and reimbursement. Utilization Review functions as a liaison between payers, the business office, and the treatment team, providing information and feedback to assist in optimum patient care and reimbursement.

Requirements

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field (Nursing, Counseling, Psychology or Social Work, Behavioral/Mental Health).
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct clinical experience in an acute inpatient psychiatric or mental health care setting or a minimum of 2 years utilization management experience within a payer organization.
Additional Requirements: Completion of CPR

Responsibilities

The Utilization Review Coordinator performs all functions related to use of hospital resources and reimbursement.
Utilization Review functions as a liaison between payers, the business office, and the treatment team, providing information and feedback to assist in optimum patient care and reimbursement.