SUMMARY : We are currently seeking a Case Management Assistant to join our Utilization Management team. This position works on campus, part-time, 64 hours per 2 week pay period, 8 : 00 am -4 : 30 pm, and every other weekend.
- Purpose of this position :
- Under general supervision, coordinates, negotiates, procures services and resources for, and manages the care of complex patients to facilitate achievement of department goals. Assist in discharge planning to facilitate the delivery of cost-effective healthcare and assists in the identification of appropriate utilization of resources.
Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff internal and external to the organization. Participates in quality improvement and evaluation processes related to the management of patient care.
/ A $500 hiring incentive is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract / temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible). /
/ Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer : Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin. /
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Completes tasks as assigned by Clinical Coordinator or Social Worker]Makes referrals for post-acute services under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator or Social Worker team members utilizing the electronic Case Management systemVerifies patient demographic dataProvides patients and families with list of choices of post-acute providers per policyResponds to post-acute providers timely and completes referrals per policyDocuments and communicates all elements of the post-acute referral to the Clinical Coordinator or Social Worker and the healthcare team, patient / family, and post-acute providersMakes copies, sends faxes, and completes phone calls to arrange discharge to post-acute services and to ensure that appropriate hospital information is communicated to post-acute providersDocuments all referrals and tasks in the electronic health recordProvides patients and healthcare team information regarding resources and benefits available to the patient along with the economic impact of care optionsAssists with obtaining necessary supplies and / or medical equipment for patient dischargeArranges transport and obtain authorization as necessaryArranges follow-up appointmentsCompletes Pre-Admission Screening (PAS) form for nursing facilities as directedAccesses electronic systems, such as MNIT-S to determine patient eligibility informationDelivers Important Message from Medicare (IMM) or Administer first IMM within two days of admission and second IMM within two days of discharge (if not done by Patient Access)Documents second IMM was administered in designated area in EMR. Ensure copy of signed second IMM is in the medical recordAssist UR nurse with clerical support (faxing, follow-up calls) for payor reviews or authorizationsFollows organizational policies and procedures and standard work to complete job functionsEstablishes and maintains effective communication with all referral sourcesPerforms other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS :
/ Minimum Qualifications : /
High school diplomaOR-An approved equivalent combination of education and experience/ Preferred Qualifications : /
2-year degree in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, Health & Human Services or related field2 years of healthcare experienceExperience with medical terminology and electronic health record systemsParamedic, EMT or Nursing Assistant certification preferred/ Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : /
Demonstrated skills in the areas of communication (verbal and written), conflict, interdisciplinary collaboration, management, creative problem solving, and critical thinkingExcellent verbal and written communication skills requiredDemonstrates flexibility via an ability to adapt to changing priorities and regulationsEpicMS OfficeTitle : Case Management Assistant
Location : MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID : 251557
