Utilization Review Specialist
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Reno, nevada
The UR Specialist reviews and monitors patients’ utilization of health care services with the goal of maintaining high quality, cost-effective care. The duties include providing the medical and utilization expertise necessary to evaluate the appropriateness and efficiency of medical services and procedures.
- Performs concurrent and retrospective reviews on all patients. Monitors level and quality of care.
- Responsible for the proactive management of patients with the objective of improving quality outcomes and decreasing costs.
- Evaluates and provides feedback to treating physicians regarding a patient’s discharge plans and available covered services, including identifying alternative levels of care that may be covered.
- Monitors all utilization reports to assure compliance with reporting and turnaround times.
- Addresses care issues with the Director of Clinical Services and Chief Medical...