Director of Utilization Review at Lifepoint Health

DescriptionDirector of Utilization ReviewJob Type: Full Time DaysYour experience mattersAt Lifepoint Health we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and your role youll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.How youll contributeThe responsibility of the Utilization Review Director is to ensure the utilization review activities are completed accurately and timely. This includes the precertificationand recertification peer to peer process and appeals. The UR Director will report consistently and accurately to the CEO or delegate the authorizationstatus of current patients and appeals. The Director will ensure that all UR staff members follow department and facility procedures. The Director will further ensure that communication with all relevant departments but especially CBO and Business Office meets staff and patient needs. The UR Director will report consistently and accurately to the CEO or delegate the authorization status of current patients and appeals.Responsibilities:Oversees the UR department ensuring staff has completed all assignments and monitors performance.Ensures all pre-certifications are completed for inpatient and outpatient services.Ensures all re-certifications are completed for inpatient and outpatient services and reports status to the CEO or delegate.Assists with creation of treatment team agenda and participates to ensure team is aware of coverage info as well as collecting information for communication with insurance or other funding source.Be available to educate staff members from other relevant departments on documentation requirements / medical criteria and does so in a professional organized and understandable manner.Works with DON to ensure documentation requirements are met.Ensure appeals are completed thoroughly and on a timely basis.Interface with managed care organizations external reviews and other payers.Participates in Administrator on Call rotation.Communicate with physicians to schedule peer to peer reviews.Accurately report denials.What we offerFundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accountsCompetitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employeesIncome-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverageTuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matchingEmployee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellnessProfessional development and growth opportunitiesQualifications and requirementsApplicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:Education: Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.Experience:Previous utilization review experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.License: Current unencumbered clinical license strongly preferred.Additional Requirements:CPI and CPR preferred within 30 days of hire. May be required to work flexible hours.About UsCentra Behavioral Health Hospital is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience mattersEEOC StatementCentra Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Administration Experience: years Vacancy: 1