Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Utilization Tech I Facility Saint Francis Hospital Location US-IL-Evanston ID 2024-187743 Category Business Professional Position Type Full Time Shift Days Job Type Non-Exempt Overview

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL, is a critical care hospital and ER with advanced specialty care services. Located along Chicago's North Shore, Saint Francis delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. And, we have a level I adult trauma center. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. Saint Francis is a destination for specialty care - including heart, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics and women's health. We offer a wide range of minimally invasive procedures using robotic-assisted technology, imaging and lab tests, a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center, all on one campus.

 

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $22.75 to $32.95. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Responsibilities

The Utilization Review Tech essentially works to coordinate the utilization review and appeals process as part of the denial management initiatives.

Utilization review tech is responsible for coordinating phone calls, data entry, mailing/faxing appeals and tracking data from various insurance providers and health plans regarding authorization, expedited reviews and appeals.Document and track all communication attempts with insurance providers and health plans and scan all related correspondence to the respective EMR/ tracking tool.Utilization review tech will follow up on all denials while working closely with the Corporate/Facility Utilization review teams, Business Office and Case Managers.The Utilization Review Tech will also serve as the primary contact and coordinate the work to maintain integrity of tracking government review audits (RAC, MAC, CERT, ADR, Pre/Post Probes, QIO/Medicaid) and other payer audits as assigned. The Utilization Review Tech will further support the department needs for Release of Information through faxing and mailing, discharge coordination or other duties as assigned. Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

Required qualifications: 

 

1.    High School Diploma or Equivalent.

2.    Microsoft office proficiency.

3.    Good communication skills

 

Preferred qualifications:

 

1.    Completion of a medical terminology course; preferred.

2.    Knowledge of HIPAA regulations preferred.

 

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