What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Case Management UAB St. Vincent's position at UAB Medicine?
Position Overview
- Department: Case Management
- Schedule: Days; Monday - Friday
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
- Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
Job Description
Manage assigned case managers, related activities and workflow to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
- Manage professional and clerical associates who work in case management, as well as tracking of the post-acute period and provision of disease management and contracting with internal and external resources.
- Communicate with administration and medical staff in matters related to appropriateness of hospital admissions, discharge planning, and length of stay.
- Serve as content specialist for staff in the areas of utilization criteria, appeal and review process, and case management system documentation.
- Develop staff schedule and revise assignments daily to assure optimal unit coverage and distribution of workload within staffing standards. Cover on units as needed and serve as a resource for complex case management issues.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Current Certified Case Manager (CCM) by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC)
required OR currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as an LMSW or LCSW by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required OR currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required
Education:
- Associate's degree, or Technical degree required. Master's degree preferred. 3 years of experience
required. 1 year of leadership or management experience required
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.