Ur Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities
Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development needs, a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.
Website: www.meridell.com
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DETAIL ORIENTED FULL TIME UR COORDINATOR. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAYS FLEXIBLE HOURS.
Job Description:
The Utilization Review Coordinator is responsible for bridging communications between the hospital treatment team and insurance company/referral agencies. Will analyze clinical documentation to submit Prior Authorization requests to insurance companies for approval prior to admitting a patient and submit concurrent review applications to extend a patient's stay, to ensure they receive appropriate services. All authorization extensions or denials must be tracked in an expedient fashion in the electronic system, and follow appeals process for denials. Peer reviews, consults, and appeals between facility physician and insurance physician. In addition, will review medical record and clinical documentation for medical necessity. The UR Coordinator will work closely with numerous departments including admissions, accounts receivable, and the clinical team, as such this position is based in the facility office.
Job Duties:

• Review clinical documentation for medical necessity
• Submit clinical documentation to third party payers
• Schedule peer reviews, consults, and appeals
• Communicate with family and treatment team insurance authorizations and denials
• Submit appeals and justifications.
• Work effectively will multiple departments.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com .
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Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training:

• B.S. Nursing from an accredited school of nursing, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.

Experience:

• One year inpatient psychiatric experience with adults, adolescents and/or children preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Texas Registered Nurse License, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Current Driver's License

Knowledge and Skills:

• Full understanding of medical terminology, insurance terminology, and clinical / psychiatric disorders.
• Time Management: flexible and able to assess the priorities of the department on a daily basis.
• Communication and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and proficient with computers.
• Personal Accountability is necessary to meet high service excellence standards.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check.
• 21 years or older.

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