Responsible for the coordination of the various activities of the Case Management Department under the direction of the assigned Case Manager/Social Worker assist with development and implementations of discharge plans. Assists with case management referrals and authorizations. Maintains and coordinates Medicaid state submission forms for presentation to on-site reviewer and files them accordingly or as per facility’s procedure.  Assists with Discharge Planning as assigned by interviewing patients/families and gathering data to develop a safe patient-focused Discharge Plan. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required qualifications

1.     Knowledge of Discharge Planning/ Utilization Management / Case Management terminology and functions, in both managed care and non-managed care environments.

2.     Experience in basic to intermediate computer skills/knowledge.

3.     High School Diploma required.

4.     Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hires and maintain current.

Preferred qualifications:

1.     Current BCLS (AHA) certificate required upon hire and maintain current preferred.

2.     Associates degree or LVN license preferred.

3.     Experience in the hospital setting preferred.

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