Qual Assur/Utiliz Review Sr Tech/UKHC

Job Title
Qual Assur/Utiliz Review Sr Tech/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE47939


Working Title
Utilization Review Senior


Department Name
H4027: REV Cycle MGT-PFE


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
07


Salary Range
$17.50-27.31/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


HS




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


5 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing).



Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.



Job Summary

The Utilization Review Senior Technician is responsible for contacting insurance with notice of admission, communicating authorization information to UR nurse, and communicating final authorization/approval to the hospital billing office. Additional duties include answering the UR main phone line, processing incoming faxes in a timely manner, data entry, managing 3M reports and work lists, and various other duties as needed.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.), extensive working knowledge of electronic health records, exceptional attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, strong written and verbal communication, a sense of urgency, and effective problem-solving skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

High school diploma and at least five full years of employment in a healthcare related organization; previous experience working with the precertification process highly preferred.



Deadline to Apply
11/18/2024


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.