UC San Diego Health
Care Management Associate - Per Diem - 137108
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Care Management Associate - Per Diem
Pay scale: $34.64 / Hour
Worksite: East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)
Appointment type: Per Diem
Appointment percent: 20%
Union: EX Contract
Total openings: 2
Work schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Variable
Filing deadline: Thu 12/18/2025
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Description In collaboration with the RN Case Manager, patient/family, healthcare team and payors, the Care Management Associate coordinates the care services for assigned patients for an episode of illness or treatment as defined by the Case Manager. Promotes the effective utilization of resources using current knowledge and awareness of community resources to achieve optimal care. This includes assisting with discharge planning, insurance verification, and authorization obtaining necessary resources, sending referrals, making follow-up medical appointments, and appropriate documentation of activities in all required computer systems. Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of Care Management support or related experience in a healthcare setting.
Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of Government and Commercial insurance plans.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of managed care plans.
Proven ability to utilize payor and government website to access and interpret health plan benefits packages and make determinations.
Demonstrated experience with referral authorization process.
Knowledge of post-acute care providers and levels of care
Experience with MS Office. General understanding of medical terminology.
Preferred Qualifications
High level of customer service experience.
Experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Experience with Epic or other EMR systems.
Experience arranging post-acute services and equipment for patients.
Experience with Allscripts referral system or other post-acute care referral systems.
Special Conditions
Variable work hours and locations. Willing to work overtime as required.
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Pay Transparency Annual Full Pay Range: $72,328 - $72,328 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $34.64 - $34.64. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Worksite: East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)
Appointment type: Per Diem
Appointment percent: 20%
Union: EX Contract
Total openings: 2
Work schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Variable
Filing deadline: Thu 12/18/2025
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Description In collaboration with the RN Case Manager, patient/family, healthcare team and payors, the Care Management Associate coordinates the care services for assigned patients for an episode of illness or treatment as defined by the Case Manager. Promotes the effective utilization of resources using current knowledge and awareness of community resources to achieve optimal care. This includes assisting with discharge planning, insurance verification, and authorization obtaining necessary resources, sending referrals, making follow-up medical appointments, and appropriate documentation of activities in all required computer systems. Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of Care Management support or related experience in a healthcare setting.
Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of Government and Commercial insurance plans.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of managed care plans.
Proven ability to utilize payor and government website to access and interpret health plan benefits packages and make determinations.
Demonstrated experience with referral authorization process.
Knowledge of post-acute care providers and levels of care
Experience with MS Office. General understanding of medical terminology.
Preferred Qualifications
High level of customer service experience.
Experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Experience with Epic or other EMR systems.
Experience arranging post-acute services and equipment for patients.
Experience with Allscripts referral system or other post-acute care referral systems.
Special Conditions
Variable work hours and locations. Willing to work overtime as required.
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Pay Transparency Annual Full Pay Range: $72,328 - $72,328 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $34.64 - $34.64. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Apply Now
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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