Primary Care Coordinator

Company: UPMC Location: Pittsburgh, PA Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Medical/Health Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Company: UPMC Reference Code: Job ID: 1031912UPMC is an integrated global health enterprise headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and one of the leading non-profit health systems in the United States. As western Pennsylvania’s largest employer, with 48,000 employees and nearly $7 billion in revenue, UPMC is transforming the economy of the region into one based on medicine, research, and technology. By integrating 20 hospitals, 400 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, long-term care facilities, and a major insurance plan, UPMC has advanced the quality and efficiency of health care and developed internationally renowned programs in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, orthopedics, and sports medicine, among others. UPMC is commercializing its medical and technological expertise by nurturing new companies, developing strategic business relationships with some of the world’s leading multi-national corporations, and expanding into international markets; including Italy, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Qatar. For more information about UPMC, visit our website at www.upmc.com. Primary Care Coordinator Full-time position available at UPMC St. Margaret to coordinate overall utilization management, resource management, discharge planning, care facilitation, and referral to other levels of care and related duties.  This position works with the physician, social worker, and multi-disciplinary care team to facilitate clinical pathways in achievement of desired quality and financial outcomes.  Caseload of 15-20 patients on a designated nursing unit. This position reports to the Director of Care Management and has a matrix relationship to the Unit Director in the area they work in. Assumes 24 hour management of the cases in their control and accepts responsibility for the care that is delegated. Registered nurse is required, licensed in the state of Pennsylvania, Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Extensive clinical knowledge (3-5 years or equivalent) of the targeted patient population and knowledge of healthcare financial and payor issues, eligibility for state, local, and federal programs preferred. Recent hospital experience and care management experience required.  Use of InterQual, managed care and payor experience is preferred.  Hours M-F.Please call Lisa Yourish, Nurse Recruiter at 412-784-4073 Apply at www.upmc.com by following these steps; click Careers at UPMC, Start My Job Search, and follow the link to continue to search and apply for openings. Select Advanced Search and enter 1031912 in the job opening ID field.  UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.