Case Management Assistant - Flagstaff, AZ
Case Management Assistant - Flagstaff, AZ
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Job Description
Overview
The Case Management Assistant provides transition support for postacute care needs and preventative outpatient services in order to support appropriate delivery of care. He/She serve as an integrated team member to ensure patients achieve a safe and timely discharge from the acute care to the outpatient setting. Responsibilities center around support to the hospital and communitybased service requests from the nursing staff Care Coordinators Call Center Care Management Therapists Hospitalists or private physicians practices in the PathfinderHealth ACO.
Responsibilities
* Obtains/processes necessary documents to initiate and complete placement/ arrangements.
* Arranges/maintains appropriate transportation requests as needed.
* Schedules followup appointments and document in EMR of patients.
* Works with insurance companies and service units to relay necessary information for service authorization.
* Procures O2 DME and wound vacs prior to discharge.
* Screens patients for second IMM letters. Delivers second IMM and MOON letters to patients.
* Collaborates and provides useful resources regarding community services to the patients as well as offering information on the patient assistance fund with appropriate discretion to support patient needs.
* Works in collaboration with the physicians outside offices and hospital staff on the status of the patient.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
* If required for the position ensures all certifications and/or licenses are uptodate and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required jobspecific training in the specified time frame.
* Maintains confidentiality of all department patient and employee matters.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
Employment Type
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