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Bitterroot Health RN - Utilization Review (061224.7) PRN in Hamilton, Montana
BITTERROOT'S BEST EMPLOYER 2022 & 2023
State of Montana "EMPLOYER OF CHOICE" 2022
RN - Utilization Review Coordinator opportunity in beautiful Hamilton, Montana!!
Bitterroot Health is seeking candidates to fill a Utilization Review (UR) Coordinator Registered Nurse position. The UR Coordinator ensures that patients get the right treatment from the resources that are available in the hospital. The UR Coordinator is responsible for organizing and facilitating day to day UR activities for all inpatients and observation patients. The duties include initial contact with payers and ongoing coordination to update the clinical situation of the patient. The UR Coordinator will serve as a resource to clinicians on placement of the patient in the proper medical service. The UR Coordinator will serve as a resource to the Case Managers and Social Workers to assist with the discharge plan of the patient. They will also be available as needed to serve as a patient advocate and answer questions the patients may have. The UR Coordinator will issue ABN and code 44 forms when necessary. The UR Coordinator will be expected to attend quarterly MR/UR committee meetings and provide ongoing recommendations and feedback for appropriate patient status as well as look for opportunities to continually educate the clinical staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Experience: UR experience preferred; Prior experience in the medical field related to Case Management, coding and/or billing preferred.
Certifications: RN licensure in the State of Montana or CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H, RHIT or RHIA
Job Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Case Management and knowledge of coding and/or billing preferred. Must read and communicate effectively in English. Computer Skills/EMR experience preferred.
Schedule: PRN, as needed
Benefits: This position offers flexibility, but no formal benefits package
For benefits overview, click here (https://www.bitterroothealth.org/join-us/employment-opportunities/employee-benefits/) .
Why Bitterroot Health?
Bitterroot Health is a great place to work! We were named “Bitterroot’s Best Employer" in 2022 & 2023. We were also selected among Montana’s large companies as the 2022 “Employer of Choice” for the state of Montana.
We love our community!
The Bitterroot Valley is located in southwestern Montana and lies between the Bitterroot Mountain Range and the Sapphire Mountains. Hamilton is the largest town and the county seat of Ravalli County with a population of about 45,000 people in the county. The Bitterroot Valley is comprised of several communities such as Darby, Hamilton, Corvallis, Victor, Stevensville and Florence. The Bitterroot is the perfect place to raise a family in a small-town atmosphere with nearby “larger city” amenities. It is the perfect place for individuals who enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, golfing and snowmobiling. Montana is appropriately referred to as “The Treasure State” and the Bitterroot Valley is one of Montana’s finest treasures.
Bitterroot Health is a non-profit organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Pay Type Hourly