HUGS Case Manager / Part-time at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System

POSITION SUMMARY:  In collaboration with the patient/family, physicians and interdisciplinary team, the Case Management Coordinator ensures patient progression through the continuum of care in an efficient and cost effective manner. The Case Management Coordinator is responsible for identifying, initiating and managing optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety and length of stay management. Support and expertise are provided through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs.  Care coordination, and discharge planning are accountabilities of this role. Payer-based requests regarding individual members are fulfilled, where appropriate and pertinent.  The Case Manager adheres to departmental and organizational goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures, continually assuring quality patient care and regulatory compliance.