Case Manager - Case Management - Full Time, Days

UC Title: CASE MGR EX

Position Number: 40324193

Reports to: Case Mgt Health Care Mgr 1

Working Title: Case Manager

Cost Center: Case Management (428727)

Bargaining Unit: UPTE

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 4/26/2023

Job Code: 007870

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary:

Incumbent is responsible for a high level assessment and reassessment process for the patient/family to set priorities, plan, organize, and implement care that is goal-directed toward self-care outcomes. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary approach to care facilitation to promote and coordinate the delivery of high quality, individualized, safe and cost-effective patient care and transitions of care. Advocates for patient self-determination and choice. Practices cultural competence in evaluations and planning with awareness and respect for patient and family diversity. Monitors and coordinates resource utilization throughout the health system and evaluates services provided. Performs the appropriate utilization review functions utilizing medical staff-approved decision support criteria (InterQual Intensity of Service, Severity of Illness criteria). Concurrently intervenes to enhance patient quality outcomes where appropriate. Ensures clinical information in the medical record is clear and complete reflecting the patient's true severity of illness through interfacing with physicians to improve the overall quality of the clinical documentation.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).

Salary Range:

Annual Rate Minimum $125,363.52 Midpoint $145,408.32 Maximum $165,432.24

Required Qualifications:

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Familiarity of Joint Commission, CMS, CDPH and CCS requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Ability to facilitate and lead interdisciplinary rounds

Computer literacy and proficiency

Current RN License

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Must possess complete understanding of acuity levels for specific patient population

Minimum 5 years of clinical experience and 1 year of previous Case Management experience or a UCI employee who meets the clinical requirements and has a BSN.

All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

CCM, ACM or Case Management credentialing

Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Bilingual skills

Knowledge of California Children's Services benefits authorization process (CCS)

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan

• Legal Right to Work in the United States

• Vaccination Policies

• Smoking and Tobacco Policy

• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

• E-Verify

• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday

• Friday from 8:30 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m.