Manager of Case Management

Ascension Health•Tulsa, OK

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage assigned case managers, related activities and workflow to ensure effective and efficient patient care. Manage professional and clerical associates who work in case management, as well as tracking of the post-acute period and provision of disease management, and contracting with internal and external resources. Communicate with administration and medical staff in matters related to appropriateness of hospital admissions, discharge planning, and length of stay. Serve as content specialist for staff in the areas of utilization criteria, appeal and review process, and case management system documentation. Develop staff schedule and revise assignments daily to assure optimal unit coverage and distribution of workload within staffing standards. Cover on units as needed and serve as a resource for complex case management issues.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
One or more of the following required:
Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Social Worker obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
Work Experience:
3 years of experience required.
1 year of leadership or management experience required.

Nice To Haves

RN Licensure stronly preferred
3+ years of Case Management experience

Responsibilities

Manage assigned case managers, related activities and workflow to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
Manage professional and clerical associates who work in case management, as well as tracking of the post-acute period and provision of disease management, and contracting with internal and external resources.
Communicate with administration and medical staff in matters related to appropriateness of hospital admissions, discharge planning, and length of stay.
Serve as content specialist for staff in the areas of utilization criteria, appeal and review process, and case management system documentation.
Develop staff schedule and revise assignments daily to assure optimal unit coverage and distribution of workload within staffing standards.
Cover on units as needed and serve as a resource for complex case management issues.