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Utilization Review Technician III

Acts independently to perform and coordinate all activities related to the billing, denials, and appeals of all types.

Posted Oct 4

Shift and hours
8-⁠hour shifts · Days Shift Hours: 8 Job Shift: Days40 hours a week
Unit and setting
ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus
License
LVN licenseLVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
Term
PermanentFull time

Do you qualify?

License
LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
License
PSYT-Psychiatric Technician OR PSYT-Psychiatric Technician
Experience
2 years of recent relevant experience 2 years of recent relevant experience.
Also asks
Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program Other: Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
Also asks
Graduate of an accredited psychiatric technician program OR Other: Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program
Also asks
Ability to work independently with minimum direction Ability to work independently with a minimum of direction.
Also asks
Interpersonal, organizational and time management skills Interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
Also asks
Effective oral and written communication skills Effective oral and written communication skills.

What it pays

Eligibility
Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package
Pay reviews
Range may vary by geographic location where filled The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.
Pay reviews
Pay considers experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive benefits packageEligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

The role and schedule

Union
Non-union
Day to day
Perform and coordinate billing, denials, and appeals activities Acts independently to perform and coordinate all activities related to the billing, denials, and appeals of all types.
Day to day
Report monthly and as needed on denials and utilization management Reports out monthly (and as needed) on denials and other utilization management subjects.
Day to day
Provide utilization review/discharge planning for patients with complex needs Critical thinking skills necessary to provide utilization review/discharge planning services appropriate to patients with complex medical, emotional and social needs.
Weekends
No weekend requirement Weekend Requirements: None
Details
Non-exempt position Position Status: Non-Exempt
Details
Regular employee status Employee Status: Regular

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

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Organization

ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus

Position

Overview

Acts independently to perform and coordinate all activities related to the billing, denials, and appeals of all types. Reports out monthly (and as needed) on denials and other utilization management subjects.

Job Description

Education

Other: Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program OR Other: Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program

Certification & licensure

LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse

OR PSYT-Psychiatric Technician

Typical

Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and knowledge

Ability to work independently with a minimum of direction.

Critical thinking skills necessary to provide utilization review/discharge planning services appropriate to patients with complex medical, emotional and social needs.

Interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend

Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $48.91 to $68.47 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What's around it?

In Berkeley, CA

Berkeley, CA

Living costs about 11% above the US average

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