What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilization Management Case Manager PD position at Cottage Health?
Job DescriptionThe Utilization Management Case Manager PD is responsible for the utilization review, utilization management, quality assurance, and discharge planning activities for assigned services / areas / patients within Cottage Health System. Case management activities will result in quality outcomes, optimal care / cost management of services and / or procedures, a high level of customer satisfaction, and contribution to an overall value oriented experience of stakeholders and persons served.QUALIFICATIONS All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. LEVEL OF EDUCATION Minimum : Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Minimum : Current California Nursing license in good standing (required as of June 2006) Preferred : Certification in Case Management YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum : 2 years direct patient care experience in an acute care setting. Other patient care experience may be considered. Preferred : Previous experience as a case manager in an acute care setting. About UsCottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter. If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.
