Utilization Review Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Page Mechanical Group Inc Full time

Utilization Review Coordinator-RN

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a Utilization Review Coordinator - RN for the Case ManagementDepartment in Chicago, IL.

This position works hybrid three (3) days per week

La Rabida offers rewarding job opportunities across a wide array of clinical, administrative, and support service functions. If you’re ready to work for an organization where caring is a way of life, you’ve come to the right place. Oh, and the lakefront views are spectacular too

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Job Summary:

This position functions as a clinical liaison between LaRabida Children's Hospital and other pediatric healthcare practitioners, agencies, insurers, and families. The Utilization Review Coordinator oversees functions of pre-authorization, utilization review, and quality assurance related to utilization review for compliance with state and federal guidelines. This position also reviews the utilization of beds and resources, keeping statistics and recommending appropriate actions to the Utilization Review Committee and medical staff.

Essential Utilization Review Coordinator Functions :

Works with Admitting and Case Management staff to ensure insurance verifications & pre-admission approvals are obtained from third-party payers as needed

Interacts with healthcare providers to identify medical necessity and appropriateness of admission to the inpatient setting and provides feedback to staff on appropriate documentation to support the need for admission

Completes initial and concurrent reviews on open inpatient charts and communicates clinical information to third-party payers for approvals

Educates physicians and other staff on documentation standards to proactively prevent denials. Takes action to facilitate discharge or transfer when established criteria for inpatient stays are not met

Coordinates all requests for information from external review agencies to facilitate reimbursement, serves as a hospital liaison for the state-identified Peer Review Organization

Initiates expedited appeals on denials by coordinating with the healthcare team to obtain the required information. Coordinates the appeal process related to the denial of payment or potential/identified quality-of-care issues

Refers cases and issues to the physician advisor for Utilization Review as needed. Follows up on cases until resolution is reached

Reviews the hospital Utilization Management program biannually and updates it as needed

Works with Patient Financial Services as the clinical liaison to advise and resolve any billing issues

What we need from you:

Graduate from an accredited nursing programrequired

Current Illinois license as a Registered Nurserequired

CPR Required

Minimum of three (3) years in inpatient nursing; pediatrics strongly preferred

Experience in Utilization Management required

Must have knowledge of governmental and accrediting agency requirements and knowledge of managed care (HMO and PPO)

Understanding of Peer Review Organization criteria and standards, including InterQual and Millman Roberts

Must have an understanding of Medicaid regulations and standards related to utilization review

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Effective problem-solving

Strong computer skills and knowledge of computer programs (MS Word, Excel, and UR Software)

What you will receive:

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Accident Insurance

Retirement Plan and Matching

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.

Who we are:

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is the only hospital of its kind in Chicago. As an acute care specialty hospital, we focus on treating those with complex medical conditions, chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, abuse, and trauma. La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children battling the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.

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