Manager Utilization Review/Medical Specialist - Full Time Exempt - Days - 8hr

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Job Summary

The Manager Utilization Review/MediCal Specialist will develop and maintain a full Medi-Cal case management program, and oversee services related to the management of the continuum of care from pre-admission through post-discharge for Medi-Cal patients. The Manager Utilization Review/MediCal Specialist will manage the program to provide the appropriate care and hospital services for all Medi-Cal patients while maximizing reimbursement through coordination of services. Key responsibilities also include development and facilitation of educational in-services for medical staff, case managers, utilization management, discharge planning and other professional personnel.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement:

Associate or diploma degree in Nursing required. Bachelor`s Degree in Nursing or in a related field preferred. Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word and Access required.

Minimum Experience Requirement:

Two years recent acute clinical experience. Minimum of two recent years of Case Management, Utilization Review or Medi-Cal experience or related programs required. Experience with medical necessity, utilization management and/or Medi-Cal experience preferred. Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills required. Expert knowledge of current Medi-Cal rules and regulations with ability to keep abreast of new rules, guidelines and regulations. Self-motivated and results-oriented. Must be able to demonstrate sound decision making and prioritization skills. Ability to interact professionally with physicians, nurses and other professional personnel, patients, family members and outside agency staff. Excellent customer service required.

Minimum License Requirement:

Current California RN or LVN license. RN license is preferred. Maintains BLS certification.

Delivering world-class health care one patient at a time.

Pay Range

$42.36 - $62.27

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Our mission

Emanate Health exists to help people keep well in body, mind and spirit by providing quality health care services in a safe, compassionate environment.

Our vision

We are an integral partner in elevating our communities' health.

Our values

Patients and their families are the reason we are here. We want them to experience excellence in all we do through the quality of our services, our teamwork, and our commitment to a caring, safe and compassionate environment.

Respect. We affirm the rights, dignity, individuality and worth of each person we serve and of each other.

Excellence. We maintain an unrelenting drive for excellence, quality and safety, and strive to continually improve all that we do.

Compassion. We care for each person and each team member as part of our family.

Integrity. We believe in fairness and honesty and are guided by our code of ethics.

Stewardship. We wisely care for the human, physical and financial resources entrusted to us.

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