Updated: May 1, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Transfer Center

Position Summary:

Incumbent is responsible for a high-level assessment and reassessment process in the Transfer Center for patient/family who desire to Transfer to UCI Health by setting priorities and planning, organizing, and implementing the transfer of care that is goal-directed toward successful transfer to UCI Health. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate, promote, and coordinate the high quality, individualized, safe and cost-effective patient care to UCI Health. Advocates for patient self-determination and choice. Practices cultural competence in evaluation, planning with awareness, and respect for patient and family diversity. Monitors and coordinates resource utilization throughout the health system and evaluates services needed or being provided by the sending facility. Performs the appropriate utilization review functions utilizing medical staff-approved decision support criteria (InterQual Intensity of Service, Severity of Illness criteria). Concurrently intervenes to enhance patient quality outcomes where appropriate. Reviews clinical information in the medical record reflecting the patient’s true severity of illness through interfacing with the patient’s care team or physicians to facilitate potential patient transfer.

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).

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.