Utilization Management Case Manager

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is seeking a Utilization Management Case Manager for its Case Management department. The role is responsible for utilization management, quality assurance, and discharge planning activities for assigned services, areas, or patients within Cottage Health. These activities are intended to support quality outcomes, optimal care and cost management of services and procedures, high customer satisfaction, and a value-oriented experience for stakeholders and persons served.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current California Nursing license in good standing.
• At least 2 years of direct patient care experience in an acute care setting; other patient care experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Certification in Case Management.
• Previous experience as a case manager in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform utilization management activities for assigned services, areas, or patients.
• Perform quality assurance activities.
• Perform discharge planning activities.
• Support quality outcomes, optimal care and cost management, customer satisfaction, and value-oriented experiences for stakeholders and persons served.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable.
• Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards offerings are available; details are provided through the referenced careers website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree