Utilization Review Technician conducts utilization reviews to determine if patients are receiving care appropriate to illness or condition. Monitors patient charts and records to evaluate care concurrent with the patients treatment. Being a Utilization Review Technician reviews treatment plans and status of approvals from insurers. Collects and complies data as required and according to applicable policies and regulations. Additionally, Utilization Review Technician consults with nurses and physicians as needed. Position is non-RN. May require an associate degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. May require Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The Utilization Review Technician gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Utilization Review Technician typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
osition Summary
The Utilization Review Specialist monitors adherence to the hospital's utilization review plan to ensure the effective and efficient use of hospital services and monitors the appropriateness of hospital admissions and extended hospital stays. The evaluation of the appropriateness and medical necessity of health care services, procedures, and facilities is conducted through the application of evidence-based criteria or guidelines, and through authorization/prior authorization under the provisions of an applicable health insurance plan.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1. Performs utilization activities, using Milliman Care Guidelines under the guidance of the Physician Advisor, to provide clinical information to payors as requested and ensures correct status of all patients to insure maximum reimbursement.
2. Works with medical and clinical staff to improve overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
3. Communicates and educates medical, clinical and coding staff of trends and opportunities for improvement.
4. Tracks and trends all queries presented to medical and clinical staff.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
All hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing OR if Associates Degree or Diploma, RN must provide proof of enrollment in a BSN program prior to hire, be continuously enrolled and complete within 5 years of hire date or internal RN promotion date.
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
Three years of medical/surgical hospital based direct patient care experience.
Preferred:
Five years of medical/surgical hospital based direct patient care experience.
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
Current NJ RN Licensure.
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates experience in patient care evaluation methodologies, analysis and reporting of patient clinical data to various payee sources using Miliman Care Guideline criteria sets.
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