Job Description

Stepworks is a thriving company and trusted addiction treatment provider with facilities throughout Kentucky. We walk with patients during the early steps of recovery and provide resources to support their long-term sobriety. Our mission is to help people hurt by addiction reclaim their dignity and build a better life. Stepworks gives team members continuing opportunities to learn, grow, and inspire in a valued sector of the healthcare industry. Read more of our story at stepworks.com/careers.

POSITION: Utilization Review Specialist

LOCATION: Elizabethtown, KY- Remote (*Must be a KY resident)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• high school diploma
• experience with behavioral health preauthorizations
• familiarity with medical terminology
• proficiency with electronic medical records
• excellent computer and online skills
• excellent customer service and telephone communication skills
• excellent people skills: can create good relationships with other team members, patients, and insurance representatives
• organizational skills: ability to multitask, make decisions, work independently, manage time, meet deadlines, and excel in a fastpaced setting
• minimum of one year of utilization review experience

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TRAINING:

• identify the levelofcare for patients based on ASAM criteria
• understand substance abuse treatment (assessments, treatment planning, continuing care recommendations, medication)
• understand the managedcare system (ASAM criteria, behavioral health insurance benefits and preauthorization, utilization review, peer reviews, discharge reviews)
• provide verbal and written documentation required by insurance providers
• provide the documentation for utilization reviews, discharge reviews, and peer reviews
• prepare, submit, and follow up on appeals
• maintain electronic medical records
• regularly communicate with appropriate Stepworks team members to insure all steps are taken to obtain authorizations

SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 7:00 A. M. to 3:00 P. M.

BENEFITS:

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance, shortterm disability, hospitalization, and critical illness policies
• 401K with employer matching after one year of employment
• paid time off

APPLICATION:

Please visit stepworks.com/application to complete an application and submit a resume.

If you currently work at Stepworks, please send your resume and the position you are applying for to humanresources@stepworks.com.

Does the Stepworks mission to help people hurt by addiction reclaim their dignity and build a better life excite you? Does our active, collaborative culture appeal to you? If so, we would love for you to join our team. Apply today.

About Stepworks Recovery Centers LLC

Stepworks is a thriving company and trusted addiction treatment provider with facilities throughout the state of Kentucky. We walk with patients during the early steps of recovery and provide resources to support their long-term sobriety. Our mission is to help people hurt by addiction reclaim their dignity and build a better life. Stepworks gives team members continuing opportunities to learn, grow, and inspire in a valued sector of the healthcare industry. Read more of our story at stepworks.com/careers.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Remote

Job Tags

Full time, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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