TEMPORARY Utilization Review Coordinator - $41-42 an hour

Healing Body and Mind.

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is a national leader in behavioral healthcare, specializing in patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals use an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach that delivers high-quality, patient-centered care when it’s needed most.

With locations in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, and Arizona, we’re expanding access to our unique model of care across the United States. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families every day

Medical Behavioral Hospital of Mishawaka  is looking for a Utilization Review Coordinator to coordinate patients’ services across the continuum of care by promoting effective utilization, monitoring health resources and elaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

This is a Temporary assignment through corporate payroll. This is not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel. $41-42.50 PER HOUR. Opportunity to work a 13 week contract and option to convert to FT, Permanent at the end of the duration based on performance. Benefits and Health insurance are NOT included during the 13 weeks but will be avilable with conversion to full time. We are offering a $10,000 conversion bonus to convert to full time employment at the end of the 13 weeks. This will be paid out half at 6 month, half at 12 months.

• Filing documents as needed.
• Initial Precertification with payors.
• Concurrent Clinical review with payors.
• Document in the electronic system daily in real time.
• Admission audit.
• Ensures that CON’s/RON’s and CMS certifications are completed by provider.
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism with all internal and external customers as evidenced by positive customer and peer Communicates effectively with all staff and patients as evidenced by the establishment and maintenance of productive working relationships.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books; journals and other literature and attending related seminars or conferences.
• Maintains a professional approach with Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures.
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, and other departments.
• Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply.
• Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
• Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient information.
• Reconsiderations, assists with appeals as needed, arrange peer to peer level reviews, and report the outcomes to the VP of Care Management and Team.
• Provides education to nursing staff. ;eadership team, and providers regarding documentation.
• Actively works with the business office regarding resolution of appeals/denials and retrospective reviews. 

Education: Bachelor's in Behavioral Health, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing or Psychology required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of utilization review experience in a hospital setting required. 

Licensure: Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Handle with Care (HWC) obtained during orientation, if applicable.

Skills: Must have strong knowledge of medications and demonstrate exceptional time management, data entry, and communication skills. Must be detail oriented.#INDEEDLOW