Access Case Manager

The Acess Case Manager is responsible for utilization review, utilization management, and quality assurance activities for assigned ares of responsibility within the Cottage Health System.

Additionally, the case manager will champion, engage, manage and monitor proactive communications and interventions by and between relevant stakeholders with regard to care management.

QUALIFICATIONS All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. LEVEL OF EDUCATION Minimum : Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Minimum : Current California nursing license in good standing.

Preferred : Certification in Case Management. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum : Must be able to : demonstrate an understanding of InterQual criteria;

differentiate between and determine appropriate admission classification, and; provide appropriate age specific case management services to persons served.

Must demonstrate basic familiarity and competencies for computer systems. Must be able to manage basic online and support functions for assigned activities.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum : Minimum of two years direct patient care experience in an acute care setting.

Other direct patient care experience may considered. Preferred : Previous experience as a case manager in an acute care setting.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education.

Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system.

Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first.

We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law.

This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices.

We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

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