**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a detail-oriented Utilization Review Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating between facilities and utilization review team to ensure authorizations are orbtained and communicated in a timely manner.
**Duties:**
- Coordinate with insurance companies to obtain most up to date authorization information
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate reviews
- Ensure compliance with medical management protocols and standards
- Review patient cases for admission, continued stay, and discharge planning
- Utilize electronic health record systems such as KIPU and BestNotes for documentation and review
- Analyze medical records to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
**Experience:**
- Previous experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder facility settings
-Strong communication skills both written and oral
- Familiarity with medical management processes
- Proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records systems like KIPU and BestNotes
- Ability to interpret and apply healthcare standards effectively
This position offers a competitive hourly rate. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about ensuring quality patient care through utilization review, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Utilization review: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: Remote