Case Manager (H) at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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The Case Manager coordinates the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patients, from admission to discharge. The incumbent also provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient's needs. An employee in this position acts as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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  Coordinates the integration of the social services function into patient care.

  
  


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  Assists patients in understanding their conditions and possible medical treatments.

  
  


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  Works with affiliated agencies and acts as an advocate between service recipients and these agencies.

  
  


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  Designs health plans for patients, which contain several activities from administering medication to consulting with other healthcare personnel.

  
  


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  Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical conditions and relevant needs.

  
  


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  Identifies environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews with patients and review of patient records.

  
  


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  Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress per measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.

  
  


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  Utilizes consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.

  
  


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  Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

  
  


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  This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

  
  

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

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  Bachelor's degree in relevant field

  
  


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  Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

  
  

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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