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)
About the Position: This position is responsible for providing initial, ongoing and systematic utilization review and discharge planning efforts (in coordination with discharge planner) on all patients assigned by Director, coordinating patient care; advocating for the patient and facility; and promoting quality of care. All other duties as reasonably assigned to meet department objectives to include schedule variations. Schedule for this position includes weekends.
Cedar Springs Hospital COVID-19 vaccination mandate:
In accordance with Colorado state public health order, all healthcare workers must be vaccinated, and the Company must verify vaccine status. Pursuant to this public health order, the following modes constitute as proof of vaccination:
COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (issued by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control & Prevention or WHO Yellow Card) which includes name of person vaccinated, type of vaccine provided, and date last dose administered would suffice.
As an employee of Cedar Springs we offer the following benefits:
Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Education/Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Cedar Springs Hospital is in compliance with the Healthy Family and Workplaces Act (HFWA) and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
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Requirements:
Requires organizational, verbal, interpersonal and customer service skills, grammar and spelling, the ability to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, referral sources, patients/families, community resources, etc. Ability to exercise professional independent judgment in planning own work. Must be flexible with work hours to accommodate work volumes. Knowledge of utilization management and managed care environment is helpful.
Experience/Education:
Bachelor Degree in a human services field (Master's level preferred) with two years of treatment-oriented experience, OR a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university with a current Colorado RN license. Experience in utilization review, managed care, or determining appropriateness for level of care is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
* | Position may require walking, standing sitting for prolonged periods of time. |
* | Occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds and carries small objects from waist to chest. |
* | Requires ability to work long periods on the phone; to hear and speak clearly over the phone. |
* | Must be able to read and write and specifically record information and read medical records. |
* | Regularly needs to bend, stoop and reach. |
* | Emotional stability necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. |
* | Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. |
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