Care Coordinator / Case Manager
CARE COORDINTOR
(CASE MANAGER / REVENUE CYCLE)
The CARE COORDINATOR , will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including, but not limited to, Physicians, Nursing, Ancillary, and Professional staff, along with patients and families to ensure appropriate care coordination services by evaluating options and services required to meet an individual’s healthcare to promote safe, cost-effective, quality outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assesses, coordinates, develops and implements individualized care plans utilizing evidence-based tools to ensure delivery of safe high quality, efficient and cost-effective care.
- Performs utilization review functions to guide billing and level of care practices.
- Assures delivery of concurrent and post-hospitalization care through initiation of referrals, coordination of resources utilization and evaluation of post-acute care services.
- Provide advice and counsel to TAR / Authorization and Discharge planning staff.
- Review one-day admits for appropriateness (inpatient verses oberservation)
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE :
Active CA Registered Nurse licenseBachelor’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare field (RN preferred)Prior experience as a Care Coordinator / Case ManagerAbility to effectively communicate to payer medical necessity / appropriateness / level of care criteriaWorking knowledge of Hospital revenue cycle / reimbursementExcellent communication (written / verbal) skillsExcellent organizational skillsExcellent critical thinking and analytical skillsPI185e1fd4c46e-30511-38954197