Utilization Management Coordinator
Ridgeview Institute - Monroe · Monroe, GA · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$25–$28/hrFull-time
About the role
As a Utilization Management Coordinator at Ridgeview Institute Monroe, you'll be an integral part of our treatment team, providing continuous care, supervision, and positive role modeling to patients across various age groups from adolescent to geriatrics. You'll contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that fosters patient support and well-being while working under the guidance of a Utilization Management Coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Review the treatment plan and advocate for additional services as indicated.
- Promote effective use of resources for patients.
- Ensure that patient rights are upheld.
- Maintain ongoing contact with the attending physician, program manager, nurse manager, and various members of the team.
- Collaborate with the treatment team regarding continued stay and discharge planning issues.
- Advocate that the patient is placed in the appropriate level of care and program.
- Interface with program staff to facilitate a smooth transition at the time of transfer or discharge.
- Maintain documentation related to case management activities.
- Assure tracking of insurance reviews, and that reviews are completed in a timely manner.
- Maintain statistical reports and prepare documentation of significant findings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, nursing, or related degree preferred.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a healthcare setting or managed care company, with experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, utilization management, and/or case management.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid short and long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Monroe.
Pay
This is a full-time role with an expected compensation range of $25.00 - $28.00 hourly. Consideration will be provided to experience and skill level.