Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care.
Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,
Summary :
The Discharge Planning Assistant (DPA) will be the main supporting role for members of Case Management at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
This position supports Case Managers, Social Workers, nursing staff, and other members of the health care team in meeting discharge planning and continuity of care needs for patients.
Job Responsibilities :
- Attends unit rounds daily to receive direction and communicate progress of all discharge planning activities
- Communicates with case managers and unit staff if unable to attend rounds Initiates referrals for home care agencies, infusion companies, wound care providers and Durable Medical Equipment companies, as requested by the care team
- Confirms and verifies start dates and / or delivery dates and ensures all paperwork is completed including, prior authorization forms, medical necessity forms, assisted living forms, etc.
- Contacts payers to verify eligibility and preferred providers to meet the discharge planning needs identified by the care team Communicates any precertification / preauthorization information to the case manager, including services related to home care, skilled nursing facilities, transfers to inpatient psychiatric facilities and other acute care facilities
Job Requirements :
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one to three (1-3) years' clerical experience
- Minimum of one (1) year clerical experience in a health care setting
Location : Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Work Type : Full-Time
Standard Hours : 40.00
FTE : 1.000000
Work Schedule : DAY 1
Work Shift : Mon-Fri 8-4 : 30
Org Unit : 1190
Department : Care Coordination
Exempt : No
Grade : S4
Salary Range :
$17.0667 - $32.4693 Hourly
EOE, including disability / vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only).
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