Manager of Case Management - Telecommute in Central IA - Full-time / Part-time

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)
 
**This is a telecommuting opportunity but you must live in the Central area of IA**
Primary Responsibilities:


Clinical operations across the continuum of care (assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating)

Case management and coordination of care

Takes lead role in setting direction and participating in or developing new programs

Sets team direction, resolves problems and provides guidance to members of the team

Ensures team meets established performance metrics and performance guarantees

Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges

Required Qualifications:



Current, unrestricted RN or SW license in the State of IA 
3+ years experience in a hospital setting, acute care, direct care experience or experience as a telephonic Case Manager for an insurance company

Basic level of experience with Microsoft Word, with the ability to navigate a Windows environment
Preferred Qualifications:


BSN

3+ years experience as a manager

Experience in utilization management, utilization review, concurrent review and/or risk management

Clinical data analysis and reporting

Leading clinical quality initiatives

Experience/exposure with discharge planning

A background in managed care

Case Management experience

Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Careers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Challenge brings out the best in us. It also attracts the best. That's why you'll find some of the most amazingly talented people in health care here. We serve the health care needs of low income adults and children with debilitating illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy. Our holistic, outcomes-based approach considers social, behavioral, economic, physical and environmental factors. Join us. Work with proactive health care, community and government partners to heal health care and create positive change for those who need it most. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)
 
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
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