Care Management Associate - Case Management - Full Time, Days Job Listing at University of California in Irvine, CA (Job ID 63652)

Description

Job Description

UC Title: ADMITTING WORKER PRN

Position Number: 40321720

Reports to: Case Mgt Health Care Mgr 1

Working Title: Care Management Associate

Cost Center: Case Management (428727) 

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 6/21/2023

Job Code: 009031

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

In collaboration with the case manager, patient/family, healthcare team and payors, incumbent coordinates the care services for assigned patients for an episode of illness or treatment as defined by the case manager. Promotes the effective utilization of resources using current knowledge and awareness of community resources to achieve optimal care. This includes assisting with discharge planning, insurance verification & authorization, obtaining necessary resources, sending referrals, making follow up medical appointments, and appropriate documentation of activities in all required computer systems.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits). 

Salary Range: 

Hourly RateMinimum   $24.66                  Midpoint      $27.66               Maximum $30.65

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Managed Care plans

Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of Government and Commercial Insurance Plans

Demonstrated ability to utilize payer and government websites to access and interpret health plan benefit packages and make determinations

Demonstrated experience with referral authorization process

Experience with registration and/or billings computer software programs

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to interpret and understand various medical insurance plans and make accurate determinations regarding coverage

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings

Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Must demonstrate general understanding of medical terminology

Minimum of 2 years experience in a hospital or medical office setting

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of UCI policies and procedures

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php 

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.