CASE MANAGER FT (11188) at CULLMAN REGIONAL

Cullman, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Clinical Experience, Utilization Review, Interqual, JIVA, BCBS, Cerner, Healthcare Resources, Patient Care, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Leadership, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Medicine, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Job Summary: Coordinate with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health team members to expedite medically appropriate, cost-effective care. Support physician provision of patient care with accountability for designated patient case load. Facilitate precertification and payor authorization processes and facilitate collaborative management of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary. Promote effective utilization and monitoring of healthcare resources and assumes a leadership role with the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes. Apply process improvement methodologies in evaluating outcomes of care. Maintain and ensure adherence to clinical guidelines, tools and protocols based on evidence-based medicine related to quality measure indicators. Assume leadership role in coordinating quality improvement activities related to quality measure initiatives. Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences. Uphold and promote patient safety and quality. Qualifications Education: Associate's degree in nursing or higher degree is required. Currently licensed by the state of Alabama. BSN preferred. Experience: Five years' clinical experience in acute care setting i.e., medical surgery critical care, ER, OR required. Utilization Review experience with working knowledge of Interqual, JIVA, BCBS Helpful Tips, BCBS UR Annual Exam, Cerner, and various health insurance portal sites. Additional Skills/Abilities: Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques that are central to case management. Ability to work independently and being proactive with notifying physicians. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal and external customers. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent organizational skills are required. Must be able to set priorities appropriately and handle multiple issues concurrently.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with healthcare team members to ensure cost-effective patient care and facilitate precertification processes. Promote effective utilization of healthcare resources and lead quality improvement initiatives.