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Utilization Review Coordinator

NRT |Foundry Treatment Center

Steamboat Springs, CO โ€ข On-site

$63K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Description:

Utilization Review Coordinator


Reports to: Utilization Review Manager

Job Category: Salaried | Exempt | Full-Time

Salary Range: $63,000-$85,000 per year (depending on experience and licensure)

Job Site: Remote

Schedule: Business hours, with potential for weekend rotation


Job Summary:

The Utilization Review Coordinator supports utilization review functions by obtaining and tracking authorizations, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring timely communication with payors and clinical staff. This role plays a key part in supporting continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement for behavioral health services.


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree required, Masterโ€™s degree preferred.
  • Professional clinical or nursing license strongly preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPN, RN).
  • Experience in utilization review, care coordination, or healthcare administration preferred.
  • Behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of insurance authorization processes and medical necessity criteria a plus.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Clear and professional communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams.
  • Problem-solving and follow-up skills.
  • Familiarity with electronic health records and healthcare documentation standards.
  • Proficient with Google Workspace or related software.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Submit initial and continued stay authorization requests to insurance payors.
  • Track authorization approvals, denials, and expiration dates.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
  • Communicate authorization status to clinical and administrative staff.
  • Assist with gathering clinical information for utilization reviews and audits.
  • Follow up with insurance companies to ensure timely determinations.
  • Support peer-to-peer reviews by coordinating required documentation and scheduling.
  • Identify potential authorization issues and escalate to the Utilization Review Manager as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with payor requirements, timelines, and internal policies.
  • Assist with data tracking and reporting related to utilization and denials.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Standing, sitting, bending, reaching.
  • Must be able to see, hear, talk, read, write, type.
  • Exposure to clinical and medical environments.

Benefits & Perks:

Health and Wellness

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance*
  • Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage*
  • Voluntary Term Life insurance*
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Monthly wellness reimbursement*

Financial

  • Competitive salary
  • Employee recognition and rewards programs
  • Employee referral incentive program
  • Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Work/Life Perks

  • Professional growth and development
  • Continuing education reimbursement
  • Unlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick days
  • Paid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick days
  • Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)

*Full-time employees


This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.


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