Utilization Management Director leads and directs the utilization review staff and function for a healthcare facility. Determines policies and procedures that incorporate best practices and ensure effective utilization reviews. Being a Utilization Management Director manages and monitors both concurrent reviews to ensure that the patient is getting the right care in a timely and cost-effective way and retrospective reviews after treatment has been completed. Provides analysis and reports of significant utilization trends, patterns, and impacts to resources. Additionally, Utilization Management Director consults with physicians and other professionals to develop improved utilization of effective and appropriate services. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. Typically requires Registered Nurse(RN). The Utilization Management Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Utilization Management Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The purpose of the Care Manager position is to support the
physician and interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the
underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient
satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate
information to payers. The role integrates and coordinates utilization
management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions. The Care
Manager is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively
in order to meet patient needs, manage the length of stay, and promote
efficient utilization of resources. In addition, the Care Manager helps
drive change by identifying areas where performance improvement as needed
(e.g., day to day workflow, education, process improvements, patient
satisfaction). This position reports to the Director, Case Management. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Current California State License as a
Registered Nurse required. 7. MAB certification required within 3 months of hire if
assigned to the Emergency department or Behavioral Health.
2. Current CPR certification required.
3. BS degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
4. Three or more years strong clinical experience in clinical practice area to
which assigned preferred.
5. Case Management (ACM or CCM) certification preferred.
6. Strong analytical, data management, and computer skills desired.