Case Management Specialist ARRMC (Utilization Management)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.500000 | Part Time | 1st Shift - Days

Position Summary

The Case Management Specialist functions as a member of the discharge planning team or Post Visit Call team assigned to coordinate the care and services for assigned patients for an episode of illness or treatment in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payers. The Case Management Specialist utilizes communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to implement the post-hospital care plans and interventions defined by the RN Discharge Coordinator/or hospital discharge information available to them from the patients' electronic medical record (EMR). The Case Management Specialist promotes and evaluates the effective utilization of resources using current knowledge and awareness of community resources and assumes a pivotal role with the patient care team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates degree in business, healthcare administration or related field, or the equivalent in education and experience, required
• Bachelor's Degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field preferred

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience coordinating care in areas such as acute care, skilled nursing, home health setting, or similar areas where effective communication and administrative functions are demonstrated required
• Experience coordinating with community resources and demonstrated knowledge in applying specific criteria for accessing those resources required
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required and experience with EPIC preferred
• Current understanding of CMS regulations related to hospital discharge requirements preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive starting wage
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service

Why Asante

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.

More About Asante and Southern Oregon

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.