Utilization Review Coordinator jobs in South Bend, IN

• Complete medical necessity review of charts.

• Communicate with insurance companies when indicated to provide clinical reviews to obtain authorization for hospital stays.

• Refer cases not meeting InterQual/Milliman criteria to Physician Advisor for evaluation and follow through with recommendations.

• Consult with the physician whenever admission or continued stay does not meet approved criteria and cannot justify the admission or continuation of hospitalization.

• Monitor and complete cases as identified on initial, concurrent and discharged review work queue.

• Monitor and complete cases on the Stop Bill, Auth Cert Pending Discharged work queues, as well as others as identified by supervisor.

• Actively communicate with and assist Case Managers

• Support compliance with HFAP, State, and Federal Agencies for assigned areas.

• Keep abreast of current trends in Utilization Review and Managed Care processes.

• Maintain current knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third party payor rules.

• Maintain accurate, concise, and timely documentation in Epic.

• Associate degree in nursing/patient care required

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing/patient care preferred

• Registered Nurse (RN - Indiana licensure) required

• 3 years of nursing/patient care experience required

• 2 years of Utilization or Case Management experience preferred

**Please note that this a part time position. The schedule is as follows: every Wednesday evening from 2pm-12pm CDT and every other Saturday and Sunday from 7am - 5pm CDT.

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