What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director San Joaquin County - Case Management position at San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin General Hospital is offering an excellent employment opportunity for an experienced health care professional who is both innovative and results-oriented to assist in leading, managing, and administering a managed care program to coordinate patient services. The Deputy Director of Case Management, a senior management position, under the direction of Nursing Leadership (Deputy Director of Nursing), provides oversight of the Case Management Department which includes Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, and Social Services. They will be responsible for allocating department resources in an efficient and economically sound manner to coordinate care for a select group of patients with complex diagnoses and health care needs. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and outside agencies is a critical component for success.
In addition to having a commitment to excellence, well qualified candidates should exercise sound judgment in making clinical and administrative decisions and resolving problems; have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and maintain effective working relationships with committees, healthcare staff, external agencies, and the general public.