Utilization Review Coordinator
About The Position
Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes. For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/ 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
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in mental health, social work or a minimum of an ADN degree in nursing required.
- A minimum of two (2) years experience in behavioral health utilization preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years previous direct clinical experience in a psychiatric health care setting, required.
- Must obtain CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certifications provided by facility upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- BSN or Master's preferred.
- A minimum of two (2) years experience in behavioral health utilization preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs all functions related to use of hospital resources and reimbursement.
- 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
Benefits
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
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Job Type
Full-time
