San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990.
Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital.
San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
- Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
- Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
- Registered nurses Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
- Benefits may vary by location and role
SUMMARY :
The individual in this position works under the direction of the RN and / or Social Worker to complete referrals for post-acute services for patients and assist with tasks that do not require a clinical license or degree.
The individual’s responsibilities include the following activities :
- arrange post-discharge services
- create and follow up on electronic referrals using the Tenet Case Management system,
- review patient choice letters with patients / families for required signatures,
- provide follow up Important Message to Medicare patients prior to discharge,
- communicate with patients, families and other members of the care team,
- complete tasks assigned by Case Manager and Social Work staff,
- make copies, send faxes and complete phone calls,
- complete process reviews or audits as requested, and
- other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :
Minimum Education :
- High School diploma or equivalent required;
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum Experience :
- One (1) year of recent unit secretary experience in an acute care hospital, unit secretary medical assistance preferred or equivalent;
- Skills required include : excellent organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated problem solving skills, and computer literacy.
Licenses / Certificates / Credentials : None
Pay Range : $25.09 - $38.89 hourly
Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience
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If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Makes referrals for post-acute services under the direction of the RN Case Manager or Social Work (SW) staff, utilizing the electronic Tenet Case Management system.
Provides patients and families with choices of post-acute providers per Tenet policy. Responds to post-acute providers timely, and completes referrals per Tenet policy.
Documents and communicates all elements of the post-acute referral to the RN Case Manager or SW, and the healthcare team, patient / family and post-acute providers.
Completes tasks as assigned by RN or LVN Case Manager and / or SW staff. Makes copies, send faxes, and complete phone calls to arrange post-acute services and to ensure that appropriate hospital information is communicated to post-acute providers.
Documents all referrals and tasks in the Tenet Case Management system per Tenet policy. Provides patients and healthcare team information regarding resources and benefits available to the patient along with the economic impact of care options.
Compliance- Adheres to federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation requirements impacting case management scope of services.
Adheres to department structure and staffing, policies, and procedures to comply with the CMS Conditions of Participation and Tenet policies.
Education :
Required : High school diploma or equivalent
Experience :
Required : 2 years of experience in clerical or healthcare field.
Preferred : Acute hospital experience.
Certifications :
Preferred : Paramedic, EMT, or Certified Nursing Assistant
Physical Demands :
Lift / position up to 25 lbs. Push / pull up to 25 lbs of force. Frequent sitting. Moderate standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and bending.
Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position.