Supervisor, Case Management at UnitedHealth Group Job Listing at DirectEmployers in Denver, CO (Job ID 4008907-2024-07-27)

Description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**

**Primary Responsibilities:**

Directly supervises RN Case Managers, Social Workers, Case Management Assistants and Emergency Department Case Managers, ensuring compliance with Optum, BCH standards and Joint Commission standards

Coordinates all the case management functions for the hospital

Responsible and accountable for coordination of patient services through an interdisciplinary process which provides a clinical and psychosocial approach through the continuum of care

Through concurrent case management and utilization review patients will be assessed to determine appropriateness of admission, continued hospitalization, as well as appropriate level of care

Discharge planning will begin at the time of (or prior to) admission, and reassessed ongoing throughout the course of hospitalization.

Quality and Risk Management issues will also be monitored for and reported as appropriate

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

**Required Qualifications:**

Current Colorado RN or Social Work license

2+ years of case management experience in area of specialization

Reside near Boulder, CO with the ability to work onsite 5 days a week

**Preferred Qualifications:**

2+ years demonstrated success in healthcare analytics and/or consulting

2+ years of experience with operational processes and clinical decision making in the various providers within a health care delivery system?(e. g., hospitals, medical groups, post-acute care organizations, physician practices, ambulatory surgical centers, etc.)

2+ years of experience leading analytics projects or initiatives with minimal guidance

1+ years of experience guiding and developing junior team members

Demonstrated strength of analytics competency using, Excel, SQL, or another comparable analytical tool

**Colorado Residents Only:** The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

**Application Deadline:** This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

-At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.-

-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.-

-UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.-

Compensation Information:
$137800.0 / Yearly - $137800.0 / Yearly