Tenet Healthcare Corporation Modesto , CA 95351
Posted 2 weeks ago
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
Registered nurses - Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) - 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
Benefits may vary by location and role
www.dmc-modesto.com/teams
Summary
The Group Director Case Management is responsible for executing Tenet's organizational case management strategic plan across multiple hospitals. They are a leader, mentor, consultant, and subject matter expert regarding case management regulations and standards. The individual in this position has overall responsibility for hospital utilization management, transition management and operational management of the Case Management Department in order to promote effective utilization of hospital resources, timely and accurate revenue cycle processes, denial prevention, safe and timely patient throughput, and compliance with all state and federal regulations related to case management services.
This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including:
Lead and facilitate group hospital Directors of Case Management performance for Level of Care, Length of Stay, and Payer Authorizations
Establish goals and objectives that support overall strategic plans of the Case Management and Utilization Review strategy
Lead Group hospital Case Management and Utilization Review operations for cost-effective and clinically sound care delivery including the Tenet Case Management model, staffing and skill mix, complex Case Management, and centralized utilization review
Participate in new hospital Director of Case Management selection and lead the orientation and onboarding processes
Maintain objectivity in decision making, utilizes facts to support decisions
Anticipate and responds to problems and risks
Communicate effectively with all levels in the organization and with internal / external customers
Direct, support, and coach direct reports
Develop "experts" and "expertise" throughout the department and seeks employee input
Minimize staff turnover
Lead implementation and monitoring of Tenet Case Management policy and regulatory requirements
Review weekly Case Management Scorecard Continuing Care (CC) and Utilization Review (UR) metrics, Observed / Expected Length of Stay, Authorizations and Downgrades
Lead the implementation and oversight of the hospital Utilization Management Plan using data to drive hospital utilization performance improvement
Manage department operations to ensure effective throughput and reimbursement for services provided
Ensure medical necessity and revenue cycle processes are completed accurately and in compliance with CMS regulations and Tenet policy
Ensure timely and effective patient transition and planning to support efficient patient throughput
Implement and monitor processes to prevent payer disputes
Develop and provide physician education and feedback on hospital utilization
Participate in management of post-acute provider network
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and TJC accreditation standards
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree in business, Nursing or Health Care Administration for RN or Master's in Social Work for MSW.
Preferred: Advanced degree in business, nursing and/or healthcare administration, health science or related discipline.
Experience
Required: Five (5) years of acute hospital case management or healthcare leadership experience.
Preferred: Multi-site hospital case management leadership experience, business planning and project management experience preferred.
License/Certificates/ Credentials:
Required: Registered Nurse or LCSW/LMSW license. Must be currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law or regulation in state of practice or policy. Active RN or LCSW/LMSW license for state(s) covered.
Preferred: Accredited Case Manager (ACM)
Required skills include demonstrated organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to lead and coordinate activities of a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and computer literacy. Business planning experience preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lift/position up to 25 lbs. Push/pull up to 25 lbs. of force.
Frequent sitting. Moderate standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and bending
Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Individual works in a fast paced clinical and office environment
Pay Range: $72.00 - $115.21 hourly
Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience
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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
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