UR COORDINATOR- Outpatient

Austin Oaks Hospital (a UHS facility):

Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults. Located on a beautiful oak-lined campus, we provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Our psychiatric treatment and substance abuse services are available through both inpatient and outpatient programs to fit your needs. Get a confidential assessment from our trained staff today to determine which services best suit your recovery goals. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin 10 minutes from downtown.

Please visit our website for more information: www.austinoakshospital.com.

Utilization Review Coordinator for the UR department is a key memeber for Austin Oaks Hospital. THe UR Coordinator is responsible for admission and continued stay reviews. They serve as liaison with medical staff and other clinical departments and obtain authorizations for admission and continued stay, appeals in appropriate reimbursement denials.

Job Duties:

• Performs reviews for appropriateness of admission and continued stay relative to patient diagnosis, treatment and progress by contacting 3rd party payers to obtain authorizations for admission and continued stay.
• Serves as liaison with medical staff and other clinical departments.
• Appeals inappropriate reimbursement denials with representatives of third party payers in light of patient diagnosis, treatment and progress.
• Meets with medical staff and staff of other clinical departments to monitor patient care and progress.
• Establishes and maintains close working relationships with physicians, nursing staff, business office staff, therapists, hospital staff and representatives of third-party payers.
• Maintains current knowledge of policies and practices, protocols and practices for assigned areas. Other self-development initiatives and maintains required licensure/certifications of job; has gained additional formal qualifications beyond the minimum requirements of the job; or has learned additional job duties and skills; has followed up on any personal development plans.

Benefit Highlights:

* Challenging and rewarding work environment

* Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points,

an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

EDUCATION: Required: B.A.
Preferred: Masters degree; Social Work, Counseling, or related field.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION:
Current CPR; Preferred Licensed Mental Health Professional; LPC, LMSW, LCSW or RN.

EXPERIENCE: Required: Minimum of two (2) years professional experience in a health care setting, preferably inpatient. Minimum of two (2) years experience in UR.
Preferred: Five years experience in mental health in an inpatient facility. Five years UR experience.

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