Utilization Specialist

at  WRHA Corporate

Requisition ID: 362552
Position Number: 20066210
Posting End Date: Juy 12, 2024
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Site: WRHA Corporate - St. Boniface Hospital
Department / Unit: Utilization
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: EXEMPT-OT
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/20/2024 - 02/20/2026
Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

POSITION OVERVIEW

Supports the coordination of patient flow and related resource utilization within the assigned Service Delivery Organization and across services and sites as required. Also functions as the Care Coordination contact point at the site level for system flow management and performance.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5-10 years recent experience working in an acute medical, surgical, or critical care/emergency environment required.
• Experience in an operational role, particularly with a focus on transition planning and practices preferred.
• Experience in using computerized applications, including Microsoft products and patient flow software, is preferred.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Baccalaureate degree required in a relevant Health Care discipline.
• Master’s preferred.
• Education in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to function independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a project team environment.
• Proficiency in concepts related to collaborative practice and inter-professional education and practice.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem-solve.
• Must have the ability to work effectively and efficiently with computerized clinical applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in all Winnipeg Health Region locations (acute/community/long-term care) and to arrange own transportation.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process