Utilization Review Coordinator

Utilization Review CoordinatorLighthouse Care Center of Augusta is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Utilization Review Coordinator to add to our growing team. Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15 years. Located in Augusta, GA, our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff.The Utilization Review Coordinator opportunity is a key member of the Lighthouse Case Management team who will integrate and coordinate clinical content with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective treatment is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing, and accreditation requirements. Under the direction of the UR Manager, the Utilization Review Coordinator is responsible for conducting clinical review of data to determine eligibility respective to pre-certification and continued stay reviews.Job Duties Include:Review clinical content of medical recordsParticipate in treatment team meetingsCollaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and pertinent staff on gathering the necessary data to communicate with insurance companies/authorizing entities to ensure initial precertification and continued authorization is achievedEnsure input of pre-certifications and continued stay reviews into MidasFollow-up on unfinished pre-certifications from the day beforeCoordinate with the treatment team on any follow-ups necessaryVerify insurance coverage at the first of the monthPost patient payments into MS4Trained in all aspects relative to timely gathering of clinical criteria, communication of clinical criteria, and entry of supporting clinical criteria into computer-based systems, in addition to other job duties.Benefit Highlights:Referral Bonus ProgramChallenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time OffExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ SubsidiariesPet InsuranceQualifications:Masters level education in social science field (social work, counseling, sociology, psychology)Must be license-eligible or licensed in Georgia (LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC)Must have 2 years of experience in a psychiatric health care setting, delivery of care to psychiatric and/or chemically dependent patients and utilization reviewNurses with a current GA or Multistate license encouraged to apply (LPN, RN)EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.