Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge Planning

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 104,697; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Case Manager to support the physician and care team in delivering high‑quality patient care while managing costs. Responsibilities include discharge planning, utilization management, and payer communications to ensure timely services and accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff, the application of clinical criteria, and ongoing improvement of care processes to optimize

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required; CA RN license required or eligible.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• 3 years clinical experience in Utilization Review and Discharge Planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discharge planning with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.
• Apply InterQual criteria to monitor admissions and length of stay.
• Document findings and assist in data collection on LOS, cost, and quality indicators.
• Coordinate care progression across the continuum and communicate with payers as needed.
• Ensure documentation reflects severity of illness and intensity of service.

Skills

Discharge planning

Utilization management

Performance improvement

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Affinity GUI System

Job description

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Case Manager to support the physician and care team in delivering high‑quality patient care while managing costs. Responsibilities include discharge planning, utilization management, and payer communications to ensure timely services and accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff, the application of clinical criteria, and ongoing improvement of care processes to optimize