Job Description
**Description**
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
The Utilization Manager (UM) assesses new admissions, continued stay and discharge review cases for medical necessity, appropriate class and level of care (LOC). This position works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team (including physicians, other care providers, payers, etc.) to ensure the patient’s needs are met and care delivery is coordinated. The UM completes utilization reviews in accordance with federal regulations and the health system’s Utilization Review Plan.
Responsibilities:
+ Uses approved criteria and conducts admission review/class change review as trigger by patient admission to the hospital to ensure appropriateness of the setting and timely implementation of the plan of care. Identifies and obtains observation services as appropriate. Par...
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
The Utilization Manager (UM) assesses new admissions, continued stay and discharge review cases for medical necessity, appropriate class and level of care (LOC). This position works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team (including physicians, other care providers, payers, etc.) to ensure the patient’s needs are met and care delivery is coordinated. The UM completes utilization reviews in accordance with federal regulations and the health system’s Utilization Review Plan.
Responsibilities:
+ Uses approved criteria and conducts admission review/class change review as trigger by patient admission to the hospital to ensure appropriateness of the setting and timely implementation of the plan of care. Identifies and obtains observation services as appropriate. Par...
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- Location Hendersonville, NC
- Job Type Full-time
- Category other-general
- Posted Date June 21, 2026
- Application Deadline June 29, 2026