Utilization Management Director leads and directs the utilization review staff and function for a healthcare facility. Determines policies and procedures that incorporate best practices and ensure effective utilization reviews. Being a Utilization Management Director manages and monitors both concurrent reviews to ensure that the patient is getting the right care in a timely and cost-effective way and retrospective reviews after treatment has been completed. Provides analysis and reports of significant utilization trends, patterns, and impacts to resources. Additionally, Utilization Management Director consults with physicians and other professionals to develop improved utilization of effective and appropriate services. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. Typically requires Registered Nurse(RN). The Utilization Management Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Utilization Management Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe has an immediate opening for a Utilization Review representative. At Freedom, we put patient care first in all we do, and our people make that possible. We know that your best work happens when you live your best life and share your unique talents. If fulfilling your career potential in an environment where you know you have made a difference in the lives of others sounds appealing, this is the job for you.
The Utilization Review representative provides appropriate care and assesses and interprets data based on the patient's status and the age specific needs of the individual. Analyzes patient records to determine legitimacy of admission, treatment, and length of stay to comply with governmental and insurance company requirements. This position is responsible for review of precertification requests for medical necessity, referring to the medical director those that require additional expertise. The Utilization Review representative will review clinical information for concurrent reviews, extending the length of stay for patients as appropriate and provide appropriate consultation and referral to Case Management/Social Services personnel.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: A psychology major is preferred or nursing education
License: Nursing License, Social Worker License or
Experience: 1 years coordinating utilization review and discharge planning activities
Gerneral Requirements
Effective verbal communication skills
Effective organizational skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Analytical problem solving skills
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions
Proficient knowledge of PC computers
Basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria
Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions
****All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation.
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