Full Time

Utilization management is the analysis of the medical necessity, acute care appropriateness, and efficiency of medical services and procedures in the hospital setting. Utilization review is the assessment for medical necessity, both for admission to the hospital as well as continued stay. This function ensures that services are not only appropriate, but ensures that an authorization for services is obtained from payer, if required, and that documentation supports the care delivered in such a way that minimizes the risk of denials  after discharge.

Typically reports to a head of a department/unit. Associates degree required, bachelors degree prefer.

Must be a registered nurse with at least 2 years of clinical experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.