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Case Manager job description

Case Managers advocate for their patients in healthcare or social service environments. They are responsible for the wellbeing of their clients and guide them through the processes and regulations related to their cases. 

Eleni Kourmentza
Eleni Kourmentza

Eleni, ex-People Ops Manager at Workable, excelled in recruitment, lifecycle management, and employer branding.

Refreshed on

February 3, 2022

Reviewed by

Eftychia Karavelaki

Senior Recruitment Manager

 

This Case Manager job description template is optimized for posting on online job boards or careers pages. It is easy to customize as a nurse, medical or mental health case worker for your company.

Case Manager responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating and providing care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered
  • Handling case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure
  • Helping clients achieve wellness and autonomy

case manager job description

Job brief

We are looking for a Case Manager to enhance the quality of patient management, maximize satisfaction and promote cost effectiveness. The successful candidate will be accountable for the full patient care cycle. Case Manager duties include assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions required to meet the client’s health and human services needed. A certified Case Manager is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered
  • Handle case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure
  • Help clients achieve wellness and autonomy
  • Facilitate multiple care aspects (case coordination, information sharing, etc)
  • Help patients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their clinical status and treatment options
  • Develop effective working relations and cooperate with medical team throughout the entire case management process
  • Arrange abeyances with social services, health and governmental agencies
  • Take the extra mile and interact with patients to keep track of their progress and to ensure satisfaction
  • Record cases information, complete accurately all necessary forms and produce statistical reports
  • Promote quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes
  • Assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues
  • Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations

Requirements and skills

  • Proven working experience in case management, including as a Nurse, Medical, Mental Health Care Manager or a related job
  • Excellent knowledge of case management principles, healthcare management and reimbursement
  • Previous experience with psychological aspects of care
  • Effective communication skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge
  • Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
  • Compassionate with teamwork skills
  • Current license, certification or registration
  • BS degree in related healthcare field

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