Responsibilities One of the Nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL is currently hiring a Coordinator-Utilization Review for the UR department. Responsible for admission and continued stay reviews. Serves as liaison with medical staff and other clinical departments. Obtains authorizations for admission and continued stay, appeals in appropriate reimbursement denials. AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL provides acute inpatient psychiatric services for Adults, Adolescents, and Children. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin and offers competitive wages, shift differential, paid time off, extended leave, 401k, and medical benefits. Parking and cafeteria on-site. Qualifications SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Ability to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of utilization review principles and procedures including state, federal, and JCAHO regulations, data collections, techniques, medical analysis, insurance payer systems and cost containment methods. EDUCATION: Required: B.A. Preferred: Masters degree; Social Work, Counseling, or related field. LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Current CPR; Preferred Licensed Mental Health Professional; LPC, LMSW, LCSW or RN. EXPERIENCE: Required: Minimum of two (2) years professional experience in a health care setting, preferably inpatient. Minimum of two (2) years experience in UR. Preferred: Five years experience in mental health in an inpatient facility. Five years UR experience. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.