Utilization Review Coordinator

Universal Health Services

Scottsdale, AZ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Behavioral Health, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Community and Social Services, Discharge Plans, Diversity, Fortune 500 Customers, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Managed Care, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Social Work, Startup, Utilization Management

LOCATION

Scottsdale, AZ

POSTED

3 days ago

Responsibilities

Utilization Review Coordinator

PRN/Per Diem

Weekend Shifts

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is a behavioral health provider serving Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area. We opened in February 2022 and now offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services. Our modern 120-bed facility offers specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults, and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.

Visit Via Linda virtually and much more online at: Via Linda Behavioral Health

Position Description: The Utilization Management Coordinator reports to the Utilization Management Director. UM Coordinators provide an ongoing, systematic process for the assessment of the necessity and efficiency of the use of Via Linda Behavioral Hospital services. Interface with managed care organizations, external reviewers, and other payors for initial reviews, continued stay reviews and discharge planning. Assists in the promotion and maintenance of high-quality patient care through the review and evaluation of clinical practices.

This is an in-office position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Human Development, Nursing, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
Must be a Registered Nurse or licensed as an LMSW, LCSW, LPC, MFT or similar AZ Board of Behavioral Health licensure required.
3+ years' experience in a behavioral health or medical inpatient facility serving patients, and special knowledge of the UM department.
Must have or be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. UHS is recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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About the Company

Universal Health Services

Founded in 1979 by our Chairman and CEO Alan B. Miller, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. A pioneer and leader in our industry, UHS attributes our longevity and success to our unwavering commitment to putting patients first in all the communities we are proud to call home.

UHS and our affiliates provide high quality, compassionate care across 320+ acute care hospitals, behavioral health and residential treatment facilities and outpatient care centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico and then United Kingdom. UHS strives to be the provider and employer of choice in every community we call home and we are committed to continually enhancing our programs and service offerings. To this end, UHS invests hundreds of millions annually (and well over $1 billion in the past three years) in facility and technology upgrades to drive innovation, improve safety and optimize the patient experience. We are also proud to provide millions in uncompensated and charity care annually.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

FOUNDED

1979

WEBSITE

https://www.uhsinc.com/