Utilization Management Case Manager Lead
About Us
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system located on the central coast of California, widely known for 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.
About the Role
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Utilization Management Case Manager Lead for their Care Management department. This role is responsible for providing education on current and updated regulatory compliance, orienting and training all new hires, and assisting the Manager of Case Management with meetings, audits, and other assigned tasks.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Current California Nursing license in good standing required; Certification in Case Management preferred.
- 3 years as a case manager in an acute care setting required (other patient care experience may be considered); 5 years of experience as a case manager in an acute care setting preferred.
Pay
Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including 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. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential.
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