Specialist (Part-time) - Utilization Management
Penn State Health · Hershey, PA · 3 wk ago
OTHRPart-time
About the role
Responsible for the review of clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), comparing it to the nationally accepted and evidence-based criteria to certify an admission to the facility, and for concurrent/continued stay review as appropriate. Also responsible for maintaining compliance with the CMS Conditions of Participation for Utilization Management.
Responsibilities
- Review clinical documentation in the EMR.
- Compare documentation to nationally accepted, evidence-based admission criteria.
- Certify admissions based on criteria.
- Perform concurrent/continued stay reviews as appropriate.
- Maintain compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation for Utilization Management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing required.
- Three (3) years advanced clinical experience in a hospital setting required.
- Current RN license in state of employment or multistate RN license via Nurse Licensure Compact.
Skills
- Financial Counseling experience preferred.
Benefits
- 75% Penn State tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents via Grant-in-Aid program.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
- Total Rewards Program including employee wellness programs, fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Generous paid time off, personal time, and paid parental leave.
- Retirement, extended illness bank, life insurance, identity theft protection.
- Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- HR Solution Center support, learning and organizational development, virtual benefits orientation, employee exclusive concierge service.
Schedule
Part‑time (0.50 FTE) weekend shift: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.