Utilization Management Case Manager

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Utilization Management Case Manager for its Care Management department. The role is responsible for utilization management, quality assurance, and discharge planning activities for assigned services, areas, and patients within Cottage Health. Case management 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, and patients.
• Perform quality assurance activities for assigned services, areas, and patients.
• Perform discharge planning activities for assigned services, areas, and patients.
• Support quality outcomes, optimal care and cost management, customer satisfaction, and a value-oriented experience 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 page.

What This Job Offers

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