Case Analyst - HMHI - Community Clinics

Case Analyst - HMHI - Community Clinics

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position coordinates services as directed by the attending physician, referring physician and clinical case manager. The incumbent oversees the delivery of individualized services to patients and families and is responsible for facilitating open and accurate communication among patients, their families, referral providers, payers and the overall health care team.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions

• Functions as the patient advocate to facilitate effective communication and appropriate treatment.

• Orients the patient to the Health Sciences Center program.

• Works with the health care team and patient in the development and implementation of a care plan.

• Advises patients and families regarding financial matters and assists social workers and case managers in accessing financial and community resources.

• Assists in establishing and maintaining good relationships with referring physicians, third party payers and community agencies.

• Facilitates the involvement of team members, timely completion of evaluations and reports, and the scheduling of team conferences.

• Maintains contact with patient families in order to facilitate active involvement and knowledge of patient progress.

• Contacts payers and submits reports regarding the patient's initial assessment, expected outcome, expected cost and then recommendeds a discharge plan.

• Ensures the payer is represented in staffing conferences when requested.

• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Demonstrated organizational, human relations and effective communication skills.

• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.

• Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Qualifications

• Required

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical area, health care administration, a related field, or equivalency.

• Two years of experience in case management activities with third party payers.

• Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

• Qualifications (Preferred)

• Preferred

• Current licensure to practice in a clinical field may be preferred.

• Crisis worker certification preferred.

• Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

• Physical Requirements

• Carrying, Lifting, Listening, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

• Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

• The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Please contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

• This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

• Requisition Number 86368

• Reg/Temp Regular

• Employment Type Full-Time

• Shift Day

• Work Schedule M-F Business Hours

• Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical

• Location Name Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI)

• Workplace Set Up Hybrid

• City SALT LAKE CITY

• State UT

• Department HMH CST 93F COMMNTY CLINIC BHI

• Category Patient Service/Transportation

• Workplace Set Up Hybrid